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August 2021

Employee Handbook Webinar

Aug 19, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Free

Learn how to protect your business from employment lawsuits through the use of a well-written, compliant employee handbook. In this webinar you will learn: • The purpose of an employee handbook • Policies required by law • Legally sound operational policies • Avoiding employment promises or implied agreements • Best practices • Q&A to follow Presented by HR Specialist: Xiomara Palma *The WEBINAR will be conducted via ZOOM. Instructions to connect via ZOOM will be sent out to all registrants…

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Hiring in CA – Paid Sick Leave

Aug 24, 2021 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Free

Covid-19 created a nightmare for employers required to provide paid sick leave in addition to already confusing paid sick leave ordinances in California. Join us as we take a deep dive on: • Covid-19 paid sick leave requirements • Local paid sick Leave ordinances • Paid sick leave vs. Paid Time Off/Vacation interaction • Q&A to follow Presented by HR Specialist: Xiomara Palma REGISTER NOW *The WEBINAR will be conducted via ZOOM. Instructions to connect via ZOOM will be sent…

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September 2021

Employee Handbook Webinar

Sep 15, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 pm
Free

Learn how to protect your business from employee lawsuits through the use of a well-written, compliant employee handbook. In this webinar you will learn: • The purpose of an employee handbook • Policies required by law • Legally sound operational policies • Avoiding employment promises or implied agreements • Best practices • Q&A to follow Presented by HR Specialist: Xiomara Palma *The WEBINAR will be conducted via ZOOM. Instructions to connect via ZOOM will be sent out to all registrants…

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October 2021

Overcoming the Labor Shortage: Strategies to Thrive in Today’s Labor Market

Oct 22, 2021 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

Join us to learn strategies to attract and retain talent amid the labor shortage and become an employer of choice. We'll discuss latest trends and the current perks that employees seek from employers and will open the floor for clients to discuss some of their current struggles as well as to be provided business-specific recommendations. Presented by HR Specialist: Xiomara Palma *The WEBINAR will be conducted via ZOOM. Instructions to connect via ZOOM will be sent out to all registrants…

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March 2022

Staying Risk-Free: New Applicable Employment Laws for Small Businesses

Mar 22, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

Employment laws change every year, are you in the know about what applies to your business? Come join us to learn about: • Labor law update • OSHA's Emergency Temporary Standard • Minimum wage increases • New & remaining Covid-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave • Upcoming compliance requirements Followed by Q&A Presented by HR Specialist: Xiomara Palma *The WEBINAR will be conducted via ZOOM. Instructions to connect via ZOOM will be sent out to all registrants the day before the…

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April 2022

Staying Risk-Free: New Applicable Employment Laws for Small Businesses

Apr 19, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Free

Employment laws change every year, are you in the know about what applies to your business? Come join us to learn about: • Labor law update • OSHA's Emergency Temporary Standard • Minimum wage increases • New & remaining Covid-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave • Upcoming compliance requirements • Followed by Q&A Presented by HR Specialist: Xiomara Palma *The WEBINAR will be conducted via ZOOM. Instructions to connect via ZOOM will be sent out to all registrants the day before…

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May 2022

Contract Sourcing – Procurement Overview

May 19, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Free

Join Andrew Barerra, the Procurement Relationship Manager at PACE, as he talks about how to do business with the government, utilities, and large private-sector corporations. This workshop will instruct small business owners on the importance of: • Identifying all relevant NAICS Codes • Small Business Certifications • Supplier Vendor Portal Registrations • How to search for Contracts • The RFP & RFQ review process • Bid Budget & Proposal Submission *The WEBINAR will be conducted via ZOOM. Instructions to connect…

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Small Business Certification

May 26, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Free

The PACE Procurement Services Center offers certification training for small business owners who seek to secure supplier contract awards with the government and private sector entities. The main purpose of this certification training program is to promote contract opportunities for disadvantaged, minority, women, veteran, and small local business owners. Certification categories includes: SAM Registration, 8(a), HubZone, Small Business Enterprise (SBE), Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE), Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), Women Business Enterprises (WBE), Disabled Veteran and Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBE).…

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June 2022

Staying Risk-Free: New Applicable Employment Laws for Small Businesses

Jun 7, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Free

Employment laws change every year, are you in the know about what applies to your business? Come join us to learn about: • Labor law update • OSHA's Emergency Temporary Standard • Minimum wage increases • New & remaining Covid-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave • Upcoming compliance requirements Followed by Q&A Presented by HR Specialist: Xiomara Palma *The WEBINAR will be conducted via ZOOM. Instructions to connect via ZOOM will be sent out to all registrants the day before the…

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August 2022

Staying Risk-Free: New Applicable Employment Laws for Small Businesses

Aug 16, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Free

Employment laws change every year, are you in the know about what applies to your business? Come join us to learn about: • Labor law update • OSHA's Emergency Temporary Standard • Minimum wage increases • New & remaining Covid-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave • Upcoming compliance requirements Followed by Q&A Presented by HR Specialist: Xiomara Palma *The WEBINAR will be conducted via ZOOM. Instructions to connect via ZOOM will be sent out to all registrants the day before the…

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November 2022

Becoming an Employer in CA Basics

Nov 17, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Free

Are you a new employer or planning on becoming one but you don't know where to start? Then check-out our Becoming an Employer in CA Basics. We will explore how to protect your business from liability and penalties, employer requirements and mandatory benefits for your employees and the correct classification for your workers. See you there! Protecting your business: what type of insurance you need Required Federal & State notices and what do they mean? Mandatory benefits even if you…

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December 2022

Payroll Webinar – Becoming Employers in CA – Part 2

Dec 8, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
Free

Processing payroll has you in a knot? Join us for our second webinar in the Becoming Employers in CA series where we'll give you the resources and insights on everything payroll. Some of the topics we'll cover are: Payroll regulations compliance A deep-dive into payroll taxes - how much, what, where and when Calculating Wages Wage statement requirements Potential penalties and resources And much more! Bring your questions, we'll address them on our live webinar. The goal of this webinar…

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January 2023

Hiring and On-Boarding Employees

Jan 20, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Free

Join us for our third webinar in the Becoming Employers in CA series: Hiring and On-boarding Employees. We'll teach you the basics of sucessfully recruiting employees: Sourcing/interviewing candidates Making a job offer (we'll share a template with you) Background checks Hiring required paperwork What to cover in employee orientations Presented by: Xiomara Palma *The WEBINAR will be conducted via ZOOM. Instructions to connect via ZOOM will be sent out to all registrants the day before the webinar.  REGISTER NOW

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Employment Law Updates

Jan 30, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Free

New year, new employment laws. Are you in the know about the latest employment regulations? If not, don't fret. Join us for a briefing on what small employers need to comply with 2023 employment law changes and avoid penalties. Some of the topics we will cover:  Transparency pay Minimum wage/salary and other wage law changes Cal-savers expansion Covid-19 & workplace safety updates Best practices and resources for recruiting & sourcing talent If you have at least 1 employee, save your spot…

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March 2023

2023 Employment Law Updates

Mar 2, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Free

New year, new employment laws. Are you in the know about the latest employment regulations? If not, don't fret. Join us for a briefing on what small employers need to comply with 2023 employment law changes and avoid penalties. Some of the topics we will cover: Transparency pay Minimum wage/salary and other wage law changes Cal-savers expansion Covid-19 & workplace safety updates Best practices and resources for recruiting & sourcing talent If you have at least 1 employee, save your spot…

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May 2023

What is the Best Legal Structure for my Company? What are the Tax Advantages?

May 25, 2023 @ 8:00 am - 9:00 am
Free

Many entrepreneurs do not fully understand the differences between a Sole Proprietorship, LLC and S Corporation.  This causes many to form a corporation when they may be better operating as a sole prop. Additionally, they are confused about the tax differences for each structure. They often choose a legal structure based on a perceived tax advantage that is incorrect. This webinar provides an overview of the various tax structures. The required documentation for the original filing and annual filings. The…

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September 2023

HR Updates Webinar

Sep 11, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Free

If you’re a small business owner and employer without a Human Resources manager, you won’t want to miss this. It is hard to keep up with all the changes in HR rules and regulations, and just from the beginning of this year alone, there have been quite a few changes already. Learn about the new regulations to avoid potential penalties. Join us as we go over the following changes:  New hire form updates Local ordinances Upcoming minimum wage increase Protections…

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January 2024

2024 Employment Law Updates

Jan 9 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Free

New year, new employment laws. Are you in the know about the latest employment regulations? If not, don't fret. Join us for a briefing on what small employers need to comply with in 2024 as employment laws change. Some of the topics we will cover:  California Minimum Wage Increase The state's minimum wage is going up to $16.00 per hour for most industries. The fast-food industry is expected to see a minimum wage of $20/per hour beginning April 1, 2024 and…

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Harness the Power of Mindset to Elevate Your Small Business

Jan 16 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Free

As a small business owner, your mindset is a powerful tool that can propel you towards success or hold you back. "Unlocking Success: Transform Your Mindset as a Small Business Owner" is an empowering webinar designed to guide you through the mental hurdles that often challenge entrepreneurs. This session will provide you with the strategies and insights needed to overcome imposter syndrome, break the cycle of procrastination, and confidently charge what you’re worth. Key Objectives: Conquering Imposter Syndrome: Learn techniques…

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Harness the Power of Mindset to Elevate Your Small Business

Jan 23 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Free

As a small business owner, your mindset is a powerful tool that can propel you towards success or hold you back. "Unlocking Success: Transform Your Mindset as a Small Business Owner" is an empowering webinar designed to guide you through the mental hurdles that often challenge entrepreneurs. This session will provide you with the strategies and insights needed to overcome imposter syndrome, break the cycle of procrastination, and confidently charge what you’re worth. Key Objectives: Conquering Imposter Syndrome: Learn techniques…

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February 2024

What is the Best Legal Structure for my Company? What are the Tax Advantages?

Feb 6 @ 8:00 am - 9:30 am
Free

Many entrepreneurs do not fully understand the differences between a Sole Proprietorship, LLC and S Corporation.  This causes many to form a corporation when they may be better operating as a sole prop. Additionally, they are confused about the tax differences for each structure. They often choose a legal structure based on a perceived tax advantage that is incorrect. This webinar provides an overview of the various tax structures. The required documentation for the original filing and annual filings. The…

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Dos and Don’ts of Hiring Independent Contractors – HR Webinar

Feb 8 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Free

Many small businesses rely on independent contractors as part of their labor force. However, laws have become more stringent as to the classification of independent contractors. If you ever wondered if you are in compliance, this webinar is for you. We'll cover: The difference between an independent contractor and an employee AB5 and the New ABC test B2B independent contractor relationships Exemptions from AB5 Alternatives to independent contractors Risk and penalties for misclassification and much more! Bring your pressing questions about…

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March 2024

2024 Employment Law Updates – HR Webinar

Mar 12 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Free

New year, new employment laws. Are you in the know about the latest employment regulations? If not, don't fret. Join us for a briefing on what small employers need to comply with in 2024 as employment laws change. Some of the topics we will cover:  California Minimum Wage Increase The state's minimum wage is going up to $16.00 per hour for most industries. The fast-food industry is expected to see a minimum wage of $20/per hour beginning April 1, 2024 and…

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April 2024

Independent Contractor Classification Webinar

Apr 3 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Free

Join us for an informative session about independent contractor classification. Are you currently operating your business with independent contractors or planning to hire independent contractors? You won't want to miss this webinar. We will talk about: The current requirements that must be met to properly classify a worker as an independent contractor AB5 and exemptions Reporting requirements for independent contractors Los Angeles regulations governing doing business with independent contractors Presented by HR Expert: Xiomara Palma *The WEBINAR will be conducted via ZOOM. Instructions…

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What is the Best Legal Structure for my Company? What are the Tax Advantages?

Apr 4 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Free

Many entrepreneurs do not fully understand the differences between a Sole Proprietorship, LLC and S Corporation.  This causes many to form a corporation when they may be better operating as a sole prop. Additionally, they are confused about the tax differences for each structure. They often choose a legal structure based on a perceived tax advantage that is incorrect. This webinar provides an overview of the various tax structures. The required documentation for the original filing and annual filings. The…

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