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Sunday, 24 August 2008
CALIFORNIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
California Chamber of Commerce - 1215 K Street, Suite 1400 - Sacramento, CA 95814
The California Chamber of Commerce (CalChamber) is the largest broad-based business advocate to government in California. Membership represents one-quarter of the private sector jobs in California and includes firms of all sizes and companies from every industry within the state. Leveraging our front-line knowledge of laws and regulations, we provide products and services to help businesses comply with both federal and state law. CalChamber, a not-for-profit organization with roots dating to 1890, promotes international trade and investment in order to stimulate California's economy and create jobs. Please visit our website or call (916) 444-6670 2008 BUSINESS ISSUES AND LEGISLATIVE GUIDE
The 2008 edition of the California Chamber of Commerce Business Issues and Legislative Guide is available now on the CalChamber website. In this second year of the legislative session, issue articles again focus on "Keeping California Competitive in a Global Economy." Highlighted state issues include climate change, education, health care reform and infrastructure -- transportation, housing and education. Federal issues covered include immigration and international trade. To view the issue articles on the website, visit Cal Chamber Business Issues JOB KILLERS
Each year the California Chamber of Commerce releases a list of "job killer" bills to identify legislation that will decimate economic and job growth in California. The CalChamber will track the bills throughout the rest of the legislative session and work to educate legislators about the serious consequences these bills will have on the state. Among the bills on this year’s list are new health care taxes, rollbacks of workers' compensation reform, limits on affordable housing and development, restrictions on the use of voter-approved transportation funding, and a tax on freight movement ; view the '2008 Job Killer Bills' list HR CALIFORNIA
As your best resource, we make it our responsibility to simplify complicated California laws. We keep you informed and up to date on the latest compliance issues. It's what we do ... from offering human resources products and services to supporting California businesses through legislative advocacy. ChamberPAC
Formed in 1995, ChamberPAC is a bipartisan political action committee (PAC) that works to protect business-friendly interests by identifying and campaigning for pro-jobs candidates running for local and state legislative seats. In 2005, ChamberPAC expanded its charter to include support for candidates at both the state and local level, ensuring that the pro-jobs voice is heard throughout the state. LABOR LAW INFORMATION
Labor Laws change again and again. Keep up with our FREE HRCalifornia Extra eNewsletter. This concise biweekly eNewsletter is filled with reports on the latest labor laws, and how they could affect your company. Plus, if updates or changes happen on important legislation, you'll receive special reports to keep you informed; view the latest version of the California Chamber of Commerce HR California Extra INSIDE THE CAPITOL
Get Involved. Receive our FREE Inside the Capitol eNewsletter featuring hot legislative issues for the week along with CalChamber call to action requests on business legislation. Every Friday during the legislative session (January-August), receive information on California business legislation, including the impact of bills on your business, CalChamber's position, action items and contact names; view the latest version of the California Chamber of Commerce - An Update from the CalChamber Highlighting Business Legislation and Regulations: Hot Issues for this Week Inside the Capitol ALERT
Legislation can quickly turn into laws. With FREE eAlert you know exactly what is going on. Keep up-to-date on laws being proposed that could have a serious impact on employers and the job climate in California. Plus, you’ll receive special reports on the economy, ballot propositions and more. *Special FREE abridged edition for non-members. CalChamber members receive a full text version; view this week's California Chamber of Commerce Alert August 8, Alert August 15, Alert August 22 CAL CHAMBER DAILY HEADLINES
Free daily labor law, legislative and economic news in your inbox with CalChamber Daily Headlines. Stay up to date every weekday with selections from major California newspapers on current issues to help you make better strategic business decisions. You'll also have visibility to upcoming anti-business legislation, healthcare mandates, and economic updates. CALCHAMBER COUNCIL FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE
The California Council for International Trade (CCIT) has joined the CalChamber International Trade Committee to form the California Chamber of Commerce Council for International Trade; doing business gets more global every day - answers to FAQs, CalChamber-sponsored trade events, updates on Public Policy Issues - view the CIT Trade Update Newsletter CALIFORNIA FOUNDATION FOR COMMERCE AND EDUCATION
A non-profit, non-partisan think tank affiliated with the California Chamber of Commerce; the foundation is dedicated to preserving and strengthening the California business climate and private enterprise through accurate, impartial research and education on public policy issues of interest to the California business and public policy communities. CalChamber has issued a first-of-its-kind Economic Performance Scorecard for the state. The 2008 scorecard indicates that California’s economic performance ranks 38th among the fifty states. Prepared by the California Foundation for Commerce and Education (CFCE), the scorecard is designed to measure which public policies most influence the economic well being of the state. Additional Materials Just for the Kids-California (JFTK-CA) provides a free website, www.jftk-ca.org , that presents data on how students at schools throughout the state are performing on state accountability tests. The website database has become the largest in California to show, over time, student test results at individual schools.
MORE INFORMATION... CAL BIZ CENTRAL
CalBizCentral from CalChamber is your one-stop shop for products that answer California and Federal Labor Law and HR questions, alleviate confusion, save you time and money so you can get back to business, visit Cal Chamber Store or call (800) 331-8877. CalBizCentral products are available in English, and many are available in Spanish and bilingual. You may also place an order through the Madera Chamber of Commerce office at (559) 673-3563 CalChamber’s NEW EXECUTIVE WORKSHOPS are designed specifically for those who are responsible for training and educating their company’s front line managers. These “train the trainer” workshops offer detailed information—including a comprehensive manual and several books—about employment law compliance do’s and don’ts as well as situational applications with role playing and true life scenarios. Limited to 45 seats, our Executive Workshops allow you direct access to CalChamber’s three leading employment law consultants who will take you through the key issues that many businesses and front line managers struggle with—giving you the knowledge and materials to go back and train your staff. Executive Workshop: Performance, Discipline & Termination
Wednesday, September 10, 2008 , CalChamber office, Sacramento, 8:30am - 4:30pm This seminar covers: Understanding the essential function of job descriptions—postings, advertisements, interviewing Performance review policy—360 feedback, Supervisor Only, Supervisor & Employee, Goal Setting and Management by Objective Preparing for the review process with sample performance reviews and role playing Understanding what is discipline Counseling vs. Punishment Positive vs. Progressive Discipline Preparing for discipline and termination interviews with role playing and case studies
Executive Workshop: ADA , FEHA & Reasonable Accommodation
Wednesday, September 24, 2008, CalChamber office, Sacramento, 8:30am - 4:30pm This seminar covers: Defining the law, who is disabled, and what is reasonable accommodation How ADA, FEHA & Workers’ Compensation interact with each other Defining Leaves of Absence and how reasonable accommodation is affected Understanding Undue Hardship, the Interactive Process, Confidential Medical Information and the Courts
15 Percent Off California Harassment Prevention Online Training
Meet mandatory training requirements and educate all your employees with our NEW California Harassment Prevention Training courses: Supervisor Version and Employee Version. Developed by legal and HR training experts, these courses cover both federal and California state laws, and contain interactive material that is educational and engaging. Train conveniently - Employees train via the Internet on their schedule. Save money - The course is less expensive than hiring a trainer and priced competitively to other online courses. Save administration time - Our new Admin ToolBox contains the tools you need to effectively and painlessly administer training. Meet mandatory requirements - The course for supervisors is compliant with all AB 1825 regulations. Enter priority code HPU at checkout to save 15 percent. Hurry, offer expires 8/27/08. Preferred and Executive members receive a 20 percent discount instead of this offer. Offer cannot be combined with any other offer and applies to new orders only. Prepayment is required.
HRConsultant Network Program
Sometimes your human resources needs go beyond clarifying California employment law with HRCalifornia. Whether it’s an employee handbook review, policy development, human resources outsourcing, employee retention strategies or other human resources services—you can now turn to the HRConsultant Network to find a local human resources consultant to assist with your HR needs. HR Handbook for California Employers 2008 Edition
This handbook was created for employers to understand and apply California's labor laws. This is a step-by-step guide to managing human resources issues and complying with federal and California labor laws. This book guides any employer through key HR areas including: hiring, policies, benefits, workplace safety, preventing discrimination, harassment and termination of workers. Written in plain English, it provides online access to all required and recommended forms and is an essential guide to developing and using human resources practices. CA Harassment Prevention Training - 2 Hour Supervisor Version
This is a two-hour course that allows supervisors to meet the AB 1825 requirement for sexual harassment training. This self-paced Web-based training course helps supervisors understand what sexual harassment really is and how to practically and effectively avoid conduct that could lead to sexual harassment situations. This course was developed by legal and HR training experts, covers both federal and California laws and contains interactive features to engage supervisors and verify their understanding of the material. CA Harassment Prevention Training - Employee Version
This self-paced Web-based training course helps employees understand what harassment really is and how to practically and effectively avoid conduct that could lead to harassment (including sexual harassment) situations. Harassment in the Workplace Minibooks for Employees
This easy-to-use, 64-page reference book is suitable for all employees, and will give you, your managers, and your employees a quick, visual resource for preventing sexual harassment and responding to incidents. (English/Spanish). Required Notices Kit
Avoid fines of more than $17,000 and get everything you need to be compliant. By failing to obtain these legally required materials, you leave your company vulnerable to costly lawsuits and hefty fines. California employers are required by law to post 16 state and federal employment notices and distribute copies of five individual pamphlets to employees. Our Required Notices Kit includes all of the legally required materials you need in one convenient package. Available in English or Spanish. We've made full compliance easy for you by combining the mandatory poster and pamphlets into one hassle-free package. To order, visit calbizcentral.com or call (800) 331-8877. 2008 California Labor Law Digest
This is a comprehensive resource for California-specific labor and employment law information. It offers legal background information -- including legislation, court cases and regulatory requirements in plain English -- organized to make complex laws understandable for businesses. Key topics covered include: Hiring, Training, Personnel Records and Privacy, Wage and Hour Laws, Compensation, Exempt and Nonexempt, Unemployment Insurance, State Disability Insurance and Paid Family Leave, Family/Medical and Sick Leaves, Pregnancy Disability Leave, Workers' Compensation and more. Labor Law Administration
This book complements the Labor Law Digest by both referencing the law and presenting HR best practices in an easy-to-understand, step-by-step fashion. Topics cover the entire employment cycle, from recruiting for a position all the way to implementing a termination decision. You'll find detailed information on leaves of absence addressing common trouble spots for employers, such as how different types of leaves interact. Accommodating Customers with Disabilities Minibook - A guide to improve service to customers with disabilities
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) makes it mandatory for you and every employee to accommodate certain requirements your customers may have. “What Everyone Needs To Know About: Accommodating Customers with Disabilities” enables businesses with high employee/customer interaction to improve customer service to clients with disabilities and eliminate costly ADA liabilities and risks, by using CalChamber’s expertise in business compliance and reducing business risk. Purchase Serving Customers with Disabilities , and every member of your team can have their own easy-to-read reference for avoiding costly scenarios while improving customer service. Employee Handbook Software for California Employers
Skip the weeks of legal research and rewriting. Now you can create your employee handbook in minutes. This software eliminates stress and frustration while giving companies peace of mind. Just click through the wizard's brief set of questions. Then it will automatically create a customized employee handbook that's compliant with California and federal labor laws. And, if you already know which policies you want in your handbook, you can produce it even faster. You'll end up with a handbook customized according to your company's size and types of benefits offered. *When ordering this product please be aware our software is only PC compatible. Hiring, Evaluating, Disciplining, Terminating & Paying Employees Minibook Bundle
This is a must-have series of books that give managers an overview of the HR rules that apply to hiring, evaluating, disciplining, terminating and paying non-exempt employees. This is a series of mini-books purchased by HR for company managers that provides an overview of the regulations that pertain to Hiring Employees: Recruiting, interviewing and making the employment offer
This mini-book will give managers an overview of regulations that pertain to hiring, recruiting, interviewing and making an employment offer. This mini-book uses a simple do’s and don’ts format to help with defining the job, advertising the open position, conducting interviews, making the employment offer and completing new employee paperwork. This product is perfect for use by anyone who hires, evaluates, disciplines, terminates and pays employees. Evaluating Employees: Developing, preparing and conducting performance evaluations
This mini-book will give managers an overview of the HR rules that apply to evaluating employees. This product will provide an overview of developing, preparing and conducting performance evaluations. Evaluating Employees uses a simple do's and don'ts format to help with monitoring performance, creating an evaluation format, preparing for the meeting and setting the tone for communication successfully with employees. This product is perfect for anyone who has the role of evaluating employees. Disciplining Employees: Communicating, documenting and discipline methods
This mini-book gives provides an overview of HR rules that apply to disciplining employees. Disciplining employees uses a simple do’s and don’t s format to assist with choosing progressive vs. positive disciplinary methods, documenting and controlling attendance problems. The product also gives insight into conducting accident investigations and making responsible disciplinary decisions. This mini-book is perfect for any manager who has to deal with disciplining employees. Terminating Employees: Preparing, documenting and executing legal termination
This mini-book provides an overview of terminating employees. This product covers preparing, documenting, and executing legal termination. It is formatted with the simple do’s and don’ts to explain limitations on at-will employment, contracts and implied contracts. Also explained are termination tips, final pay and required notices that you must give to terminated employees. This mini-book is a perfect product for anyone in the company who has the responsibilities dealing with termination of employees. Paying non-exempt employees: Scheduling, enforcing and documenting
This mini-book gives managers an overview of the HR rules that apply to paying non-exempt employees. It provides clear and easy-to-understand instructions for managers about the rules regarding meals, rest breaks, overtime and reporting time. This product also covers holiday pay, alternative workweeks, traveling and final paychecks. It is a perfect guide for anyone who manages payroll for employees.
Heat Illness Prevention Kit
The heat illness kit includes: 5 mini-books with removable wallet cards and one poster. Give your employees the tools necessary to stay healthy on the job. Use the poster, books and wallet cards as staff-training tools to avoid, identify and, if necessary, take action to treat heat illness symptoms employees. Hang the poster in high traffic areas at your office or job location and be sure every outdoor worker has their own mini-book and carries a wallet card as a constant reference. With this kit you will improve the safety of your employees and meet the new regulations. Workplace Violence, Conduct & Harassment Minibook Bundle
The complete series of employee mini-books, What Everyone Needs to Know About , includes: |
