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AB-1595 Employment: human trafficking training: mass transportation employers.(2015-2016)



As Amends the Law Today


SECTION 1.

 Section 2810.6 is added to the Labor Code, to read:

2810.6.
 (a) (1) An employer, whether private or public, that provides mass transportation services in the state shall train its employees, who are likely to interact or come into contact with victims of human trafficking, in recognizing the signs of human trafficking and how to report those signs to the appropriate law enforcement agency.
(2) For purposes of this section, mass transportation services include, but are not limited to, buses, trains, and light rail. Mass transportation services do not include taxi services or travel by air.
(b) The Department of Justice shall develop guidelines for the training required in subdivision (a) that shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following:
(1) The definition of human trafficking, including sex trafficking and labor trafficking.
(2) Myths and misconceptions about human trafficking.
(3) Red flags of human trafficking to be aware of, including, but not limited to, physical and mental signs.
(4) Guidance on how to report human trafficking, including, but not limited to, national hotlines and that the person reporting may do so confidentially.
(c)  By January 1, 2018, the training required by this section shall be incorporated into the initial training process for all new employees who are likely to interact or come into contact with victims of human trafficking.
(d)  By January 1, 2018, the training required by this section shall be given to all existing employees who are likely to interact or come into contact with victims of human trafficking.