CA AB2992

Expands protections for employees who are victims of crime or abuse to take time off work for relief purposes, including obtaining temporary restraining orders, court orders, or other injunctive relief to ensure health, safety, or welfare of the victim or their child.

Allows employees to provide certification of victim status through police reports, court orders, documentation from medical professionals or counselors, victim advocates, or other forms of documentation that reasonably verify the crime or abuse occurred.

Requires employers with 25 or more employees to allow victims of crime or abuse to take time off for medical attention, services from domestic violence shelters or victim services organizations, psychological counseling, and safety planning activities.

Prohibits employers from discharging, discriminating against, or retaliating against employees based on victim status or for requesting reasonable workplace accommodations related to crime or abuse victimization.

Entitles employees who experience prohibited discharge or discrimination to reinstatement, reimbursement for lost wages and benefits, and equitable relief; establishes one-year filing deadline for complaints with the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement.