Existing whistleblower protections require California employers to prominently display a list of employees’ rights and responsibilities provided under the whistleblower laws. However, little in the way of guidance is provided when it comes to what the prominently displayed posting should include, other than a minimum font size and that it must include the telephone number of the whistleblower hotline. AB 2299 provides employers with some much-needed clarification.  

AB 2299 was signed by Gov. Newsom on July 15, 2024, to clarify that it is the responsibility of the Labor Commissioner to develop a model list of employee rights and responsibilities under existing whistleblower laws. AB 2299 codifies the Labor Commissioner’s duty to develop the model notice. The new statute also clarifies that an employer who posts the model list will be deemed in compliance with the requirement to prominently display the list of employees’ rights and responsibilities. i 

The Labor Commissioner has until the statutes effective date of January 1, 2025 to develop the model list and make it available to employers – at no cost – on its website.