Bill > SB970

This bill amends the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) to require specified employers, such as hotels and motels, to provide at least 20 minutes of training and education regarding human trafficking awareness to employees who are likely to interact or come into contact with victims of human trafficking. The training must be provided by January 1, 2020, and then again every two years. The training must cover the definition of human trafficking, how to identify individuals at risk, the difference between labor and sex trafficking, and the role of hospitality employees in reporting and responding to this issue. The bill also specifies that the lack of reporting a case of human trafficking by an employee shall not result in liability for the employer or employee. The intent of the bill is to establish a minimum threshold for human trafficking awareness training and encourage employers to take reasonable steps to rescue victims and prevent human trafficking in their establishments.