California New Hire Package
This package includes custom templates for onboarding employees and contractors in California, including independent contractor agreements and offer letters. You will also receive guidance on setting up legally-compliant payroll and other HR systems. This package also includes a 1-on-1 session with me where we will discuss your plans to grow your team, whether by hiring contractors or W-2 employees.
What’s Included
Employee Onboarding
Nonexempt offer letter + job description
Exempt offer letter + job description
Commission agreement (as needed for an additional fee)
Step-by-step video from employment attorney guiding you through employee onboarding in California
Independent contractor onboarding
Independent contractor checklist / California compliance counsel
Independent contractor agreement template
Step-by-step video from employment attorney guiding you through IC onboarding and risks in California
Recordkeeping and reporting
EDD set up
Checklist for New Hire Information for Nonexempt and Exempt Employees
Step-by-step video guiding you through navigating California and federal reporting procedures for employers.
CA HR Infrastructure BootCamp
Lifetime access to training video and materials presented by a California employment attorney to be used for managers / operations staff that covers:
California Wage & Hour Simplified
Employee classification (exempt / nonexempt)
Timekeeping best practices and common legal pitfalls
Hourly employee key issues: meal/rest breaks; overtime
Remote work best practices and common legal pitfalls
Creating Workplaces Where Everyone Thrives: Beyond Equal Employment Opportunity
Preventing discrimination, retaliation, and harassment.
Diversity, equity and inclusion best practices.
Equal pay and compensation issues.
Navigating the Web of California Leave and Accommodation Laws
Understanding and Implementing Key California Leave Laws (CFRA, PDL)
Paid Sick Leave
Interactive Process and Reasonable Accommodation
California Custom Employee Handbook
Intake
1-hour consult with Principal Attorney
re: development/goals of handbook
Develop
Develop & integrate company/organization values statement
Guidance for creating values statement
All required policies
EEO, Sexual harassment, Lactation accommodation, Reasonable accommodation, Leave of absence, Paid sick leave and Meal and rest breaks
Implementation
Best practices re: implementing & reviewing handbook
Acknowledgment
Arbitration agreement?