The following programs within Placer County are available to assist Roseville area businesses with their Human Resources needs.

Employee Separation/Layoffs First Employee HR Solutions Finding Employees Regulation Agencies Training Programs/Internships

Human Resources Solutions

California Employers Association CEA helps companies maximize the performance of their employees and organization through talent, tools and training. Founded in 1937, CEA is a not-for-profit employers association that today serves over 8000 employers throughout California. CEA's HR professionals provide expertise in the areas of compliance, recruitment, retention, surveys, safety and training and organizational development.

Golden Sierra Job Training Agency Golden Sierra Work Force Investment Board has contracted with California Employers Association (CEA) to offer a 1800 hotline available Monday through Friday from 8AM to 5PM. All employers in Placer County can access this service and receive answers to any Human Resource or Labor Law question free of charge. Access the call in information from the Golden Sierra Job Training Agency's web site.

Finding Employees, Training Programs, and Internships

CalWORKSs Employment Services CalWORKS Employment Services offers job coaching, education, vocational and technical training to welfare recipients who are working toward a self-sufficient lifestyle. Labor market and the needs of local employers dictate the focus of the program. Post-employment support helps ensure employers have access to well trained, quality employees. Financial assistance may be available to the employer to cover some wage/training costs.

Department of Rehabilitation The California Department of Rehabilitation works in partnership with consumers and other stakeholders to provide services and advocacy resulting in employment, independent living and equality for individuals with disabilities. There are some cost benefits and incentives to hire employees. (916) 263-8981.

Employment Development Department The Employment Development Department offers the employer many services including no-fee job postings and administers the Work Opportunity Tax Credit which promotes the hiring of individuals who qualify as members of target groups, by providing a federal tax credit incentive of up to $9,000 for employers who hire them. (866) 593-0173.

Employment Training Panel ETP is a California State agency that is designed to fund training that meets the needs of employers for skilled workers and the need of workers for good, long-term jobs. The program supports the California economy, primarily by funding the retraining of incumbent, front line workers in companies challenged by out-of-state competition. ETP also funds training for unemployed workers, and prioritizes small businesses, and employers and workers in high unemployment areas of the State. (916) 327-5262.

Experience Works Experience Works is a national, nonprofit, community-based organization whose mission is to put the experience of older individuals to work. Experience Works has grown to be the nation's leading provider of training, employment, and community service for low-income (125% poverty level) older people (55+). (800) 288-1324.

Golden Sierra Job Training Agency As a partner of the Connections Workforce Development and Business Resource Center, Golden Sierra Job Training Agency has a variety of programs that can assist businesses in the recruitment, screening, hiring and training of employees. These programs include: on-the-job training (OJT), work experience/internship, and customized training. Funding for this program is through the federal Workforce Investment Act (WIA). Services are offered at no cost to the business or job seeker. All of the programs are administered through the Connections Workforce Development and Business Resource Center sites.

Placer County Business Advantage Network The Business Advantage Network is a team of highly dedicated and professional business and workforce development staff serving the needs of Placer County businesses. This team will provide a variety of services to help a business in their expansion, retention and relocation plans. They provide information on free services for recruitment, training and incentives. The Business Advantage Network welcomes the opportunity to tour and speak with local employers. The Placer County Business Advantage Network is designed to help employers find trained, motivated workers who live near your business. They also host job fairs in May and October. All services at no charge. (916) 784-6140.

Sierra College Training and Development On-site training, offered on your schedule and tailored for your industry, can meet your company ís need for optimizing employee performance. (916) 781-6245.

Employee Separation

Non-Performance

Connections Workforce Development and Business Resource Centers Resources at California Employers Association (CEA) can assist you in ensuring your non-performance separation is accomplished in the best way possible. The service is free to all employers in Placer county. See the Connections website for the information and see Human Resource Solutions under Personnel Resources for more information about CEA.

Employment Development Department If an employee is separated for non-performance, you must have cause and documentation if you do not want to pay for Unemployment Insurance. The details can be found at the EDD website.

Layoff Avoidance

Partial Claims (EDD) Partial claims are for employees whose employers want to retain them when there is a lack of work.Employees who use the partial claim to file for UI benefits are not required to look for new jobs because their employer has certified that there will be a job for them shortly. These employees are considered "partially unemployed."

Work Sharing Unemployment Insurance Program (EDD) The Work Sharing Unemployment Insurance program allows for the payment ofbenefits to individuals whose wages and hours have been reduced. This program is considered a temporary and practical alternative to layoffs.

Layoff Assistance

Connections Workforce Development and Business Resource Center 916.774.4074 If a layoff is necessary for your business, there are services that you can engage to give your employees information about services such as unemployment Insurance and job search services.Contact you local Connections Workforce Development and Business resource Center to get further information. These services are free of charge. (916) 774-4074.

First Employee

If you are hiring your first employee, you need to establish an Employer Identification Number (EIN) with the California Employment Development Department and a Federal Employee Identification Number (FEIN) with the Internal Revenue Service. You also need to comply with various employment laws. The list below is meant as a place for you to start, and is not meant to be a complete list.

Connections Workforce Development and Business Resource Center Resources at California Employers Association (CEA) can assist you in ensuring your first employee legal obligations are covered. The service is free to all employers in Placer county. See the Connections website for the information and see Human Resource Solutions under Personnel Resources for more information about CEA.

State Employer Identification Number

Employment Development Department Payroll Taxes A State Employer Identification Number is only necessary if you are going to have employees. Form DE-1 can be obtained through the Employment Development Department or downloaded from the EDD web site. (888) 745-3886.

Federal Employer Identification Number

Internal Revenue Service A Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) is needed if you are in business. If you are a sole proprietorship without employees you may use your social security number, otherwise you need to obtain an FEIN. (800) 829-4933.

IRS Forms and Publications (800)829-1040. You can download forms and publications from the IRS Web Site. Some useful employee forms and publications are:

• Pub 15 – Circular E – Employers Tax Guide
• Pub 80 - Circular SS – Federal Tax Guide for Employers
• SS-4 – Application for employer Identification Number
• W-4 – Employee Withholding Certificate

Employee Regulation Agencies

It is important that you contact the appropriate regulatory agencies to learn of any special regulatory requirements necessary for you to operate your business to ensure compliance with all city, county, state and federal requirements.

Connections Workforce Development and Business Resource Center Resources at California Employers Association (CEA) can assist you in ensuring your business is compliant with various regulations. The service is free to all employers in Placer county. See the Connections website for the information and see Human Resource Solutions under Personnel Resources for more information about CEA.

California Tax Service Center This site provides information of the required postings of information when you have employees.

Federal and State Safety and Health Regulations

Cal/OSHA You have a legal obligation to provide a safe working environment for your employees. You must operate your business in compliance with both Federal and California OSHA requirements. Contact the California Department of Industrial Relations for a consultation on information regarding Cal OSHA requirements.

Occupational Safety & Health Administration(OSHA) You have a legal obligation to provide a safe working environment for your employees. You must operateyour business in compliance with both Federal and California OSHA requirements. Contact the U.S. Department of Labor for a consultation on information regarding Federal OSHA and Cal OSHA requirements.

Other Agencies

California Department of Fair Employment &Housing The mission of the Department of Fair Employment and Housing is to protect Californians from employment, housing, and public accommodation discrimination, and hate violence. (800)884-1684.

California Department of Industrial Relations(DIR) The Department of Industrial Relations was established to improve working conditions for California's wage earners, and to advance opportunities for profitable employment in California. (415) 703-5070.

DIR Division of Workers' Compensation The Division of Workers' Compensation (DWC) monitors the administration of workers' compensation claims,and provides administrative and judicial services to assist in resolving disputes that arise in connection with claims for workers' compensation benefits. (800) 736-7401.

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission If you hire employees, you may have to meet the requirements of the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act and the California Labor Code. Contact the U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division and the local Labor Commissioner for information on minimum wage and other labor issues. (800) 736-7401.

U.S. Department of Labor Contact the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing for information about compliance with laws prohibiting discrimination in employment on the basis of sex, age, color, national origin, religion, or physical and mental handicaps. (800) 669-4000.