Employers of Minors—Have you completed your required training?

Mandated Reporter Training Required for Employers With Minors!

Does your business have 5 or more employees? Do you employ at least one minor? If the answer to both of these questions is yes then, as of January 1, 2021, it's now your responsibility to provide training to all employees who are considered "mandated reporters" under AB 1963.

"Mandated reporters" include direct supervisors of minors (any employees under the age of 18) and/or Human Resources (HR) employees authorized to receive complaints of misconduct on your company's behalf. Yes, you are reading this correctly, HR employees and supervisors of minors are now required to report any reasonably suspected child abuse and neglect that they learn about in the scope of their employment. The failure to report this abuse may result in criminal penalties and even jail time.

In addition to being trained, AB 1963 also requires covered supervisors and HR representatives to receive and sign specified notices of their obligations. Employers must then:

• Retain copies of this signed documentation and
• Distribute copies of applicable Penal Code sections to mandated reporters, including sections 11165.7, 11166 and 11167.

Let CEA lighten your load. Our one-hour webinar training is free for members and will ensure that you satisfy your training obligation and that your employees engage in an interactive setting, which includes hypothetical questions and scenarios. All employees who register will receive sample handouts of the materials referenced above to help you stay compliant.

Register here or give us a call at 800.399.5331.