Month: June 2025

Hiring and Scheduling Non Certified Staff: What You Need to Know About ABC RBS Certification Requirements When managing or overseeing a business that serves alcohol, it’s imperative to stay compliant with California’s Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) regulations. One common question that arises is whether you can schedule new employees to work who have not yet […]

Yes, you can hire non certified staff, but they must complete certification within a specific timeframe. Timeframe for RBS Certification Steps to Achieve RBS Certification Hiring Tips for Non Certified Applicants While hiring uncertified staff is permitted, confirm that they complete the certification process within the required timeframe (60 days from initial hiring). This maintains […]

Understanding RBS Certification Requirements for Sole Owners and Operators If you’re a sole owner and operator of an ABC licensed establishment in California, you might wonder if you need to be RBS trained and certified, even if you have no employees. The short answer is yes. Here’s an explanation of why RBS certification is required […]

Understanding RBS Certification for Specific License Types in California Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) certification is a crucial component of California’s efforts to promote responsible beverage service and reduce alcohol-related harm within the community. However, there can be some confusion about which license types require RBS training and certification and why. Here’s a breakdown to clarify […]

California’s Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) certification program is a training curriculum designed to ensure that alcohol is being served responsibly, reducing the risk of alcohol-related harm within the community. The RBS training and certification program provides essential knowledge and skills to alcohol servers by helping them manage alcohol service in a way that promotes safety […]

How to Verify the Legitimacy of RBS Training and Certification Communications In today’s digital age, it’s not uncommon to receive unsolicited messages about various services, including Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) training and certification. However, with the increase in phishing attempts in many different formats including email and text message, it’s crucial to verify the legitimacy […]