Business Start Up Bundle California
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Description & Disclaimer
Included in this bundle:
- Complete Compliance Guide to FCRA and Background Check Laws (50 State)
- Reasonable Accommodation Toolkit (Federal)
- Comprehensive Arbitration Agreement Packet (California & Non-California)
- California Employment Application
- Meal and Rest Period Policies (California)
- California Compliance Checklist
Complete Compliance Guide to FCRA and Background Check Laws (50 State)
Just how valuable is your most valuable asset – your workforce? Background checks help determine fitness and character for new hires, promotions and when circumstances may dictate investigating a matter or employee.
Employers can rely on reports from a variety of sources, including governmental agencies, schools and credit agencies. These include credit reports, criminal history reports, motor vehicle reports, education verification, professional licensing and sanctions reports, and similar information and reports (“background screens”) from third-party companies. Anytime you obtain and use these reports, you must follow procedures specified by the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and, increasingly, “fair chance” and other laws imposed by states and municipalities. Many sample forms on the market today simply don’t properly account for these legal complexities.
fpSOLUTIONS Employer’s Compliance Guide with the Fair Credit Report Act and State Background Check Laws is designed with employers in mind. We ensure you have the relevant and legally compliant background check necessary for the positions you are hiring for. fpSolutions’ Compliance Guide to FCRA and Background Check Laws (50 State) includes extensive guidance on the Fair credit Reporting Act and conducting background checks; templates of all written disclosures and authorizations needed, certification and pre-adverse action notice and summary of rights, final adverse action notice, and all forms for compliance across all 50 states.
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Reasonable Accommodation Toolkit (Federal)
It may feel like managing the unmanageable. An easy way to get sued is a violation of a reasonable accommodation in the workplace. fpSOLUTIONS provides HR professionals with a legal framework for providing accommodations to qualifying employees and applicants, and our highly trained consultants can recommend strategies for effectively and compliantly managing the entire process.
Reasonable accommodations are modifications or adjustments to a job, the work environment, or the way things are “usually done,” that enable individuals who have needs under certain qualifying bases to perform the essential functions of the job and enjoy equal employment opportunities.
fpSOLUTIONS Reasonable Accommodation Toolkit provides employers with a clear and consistent framework for the implementation of their reasonable accommodation policy.
Its workflow process includes critical, step-by-step guidance, resources and the support needed to ensure a seamless process of accommodating requests without disrupting business operations. Also included in this toolkit are guidance on reasonable accommodation and the interactive process, tips and tricks for managing accommodation in the workplace, an accommodation flowchart and forms and communication templates of memos that help harness an efficient and comprehensive communication process. fpSolutions can help employers avoid costly mistakes to help set their company apart.
Comprehensive Arbitration Agreement Packet (California & Non-California)
Is it advisable for your company to maintain pre-dispute arbitration agreements with your California employees? How about for your employees in all other states?
The answers are far more complex than it may seem, as there are pros and cons and many considerations unique to each individual employer, and additional considerations for California employers.
While an arbitration program may minimize the impact of class and collective action litigation, it could also potentially lead to a higher incidence of claims – all on the company’s dime. Couple this with constantly changing case law regarding the scope and enforceability of arbitration agreements in California, and employers everywhere are facing a complex and potentially litigious decision as to how to approach arbitration.
FpSOLUTIONS has made it even easier for employers to stay in compliance both in California and across the U.S.
Fortunately, fpSOLUTIONS’ Dispute Resolution Agreement Packet (Combined California and Federal) provides all the guidance employers need to make this critical decision and to enact a compliant agreement. Purchasing this combined packet will save you money. These two up-to-date packets includes guidance on the pros, cons and considerations regarding arbitration both inside and outside of California; a process checklist with tips for rolling out the agreements; FAQs for conversations with employees about arbitration; a California and Non-California compliant arbitration agreement; and a handbook policy.
California Employment Application
It all starts with the employment application, and getting it right is not as easy as it might seem for California employers!
Liability for employment practices often begins before anyone has ever even said “hello.” The seemingly innocuous job application – the very first step in the employee lifecycle, is fraught with risks and (as is so often the case with California employment law) it is what you don’t know that might come back to bite. What questions can be asked and how they can be asked are constantly changing and it is the responsibility of the hiring company to know this and to follow the rules. If a job application template has not been updated in a few years, there is a very strong chance that it is a major liability.
Fortunately, fpSOLUTIONS has done the heavy lifting for you and developed a California employment application that is fully compliant, up-to-date and simple. Including the necessary statements, disclaimer and authorizations, using this application will help assure that the employment relationship gets off to a good (and compliant) start.
Meal and Rest Period Policies (California)
Meal and rest period violations continue to be the lowest of low hanging fruit for plaintiffs’ attorneys in California. State laws prescriptively mandate when, where, how, how often and for how long non-exempt employees must be provided time away from their duties and responsibilities each day. Understanding this in all its detail is one of the biggest challenges employers face. Moreover, ensuring that employees are actually taking their required meal and rest periods can be the biggest challenge of all.
What can California employers do to mitigate this risk?
The first step is to have a compliant, updated, comprehensive and comprehensible written policy and an acknowledgement indicating that each non-exempt employee has read and understands the compliant policy. Developing this policy has never been easy – so let fpSOLUTIONS do it for you!
This model policy addresses in clear concise language all the necessary details for meal and rest periods as well as meal period waivers, on-duty meal periods and meal periods for piece rate workers. The employee acknowledgement is also included.
California New Hire Packet
As an employer, you are expected to know employment laws and you are required to adhere to them!
As an employer you are expected to know employment laws and you are required to adhere to them! On-boarding new hires in California is one of the riskiest components of employment and requires employers to follow an ever-changing and expanding myriad of federal, state and local laws. Knowing what must be provided to each employee and having all the correct, compliant and up-to-date forms, notices and policies as well as the nuanced new hire reporting requirements will save time, money, and stress and help avoid costly litigation.
This comprehensive California New Hire Packet includes Employment Application, Interview guidance and questions, reference check, applicant checklist, onboarding checklist, all required disclosures and pamphlets (EDD, IRS, PFL, domestic violence, immigration, COBRA, and more) in both English and Spanish, as well as helpful documents like a direct deposit authorization and emergency contact forms as well as standalone meal and rest period policies.
Complete Leave of Absence Compliance Packet (California)
California has some of the most protective and complex requirements for personal, family, and parental leaves. Managing these leaves compliantly and effectively is one of the biggest challenges faced by employers.
This comprehensive and detailedpacket provides step-by-step guidance on these three leave protections to ensure that employers manage, support and comply with all state and federal requirements. It includes guidance on FMLA, CFRA, and PDL; all appropriate forms, a sample leave policy, leave request forms and certifications of healthcare providers; pregnancy related forms and policy, checklists, and required notices.
The California Family Rights Act (CFRA) requires employers with at least five employees to provide up to 12 workweeks of unpaid job-protected leave during any 12-month period for a wide (and expanding) range of covered reasons, including to bond with a new child. 
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is the federal law that requires most employers with 50 or more employees to provide up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave of absence for specific medical and family reasons.
The Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL) is a California state law that requires all employers to provide eligible employees with unpaid, job-protected leave in the event of a pregnancy, childbirth, loss of pregnancy, and/or pregnancy-related physical and mental conditions. Eligible employees may take up to four months of leave per pregnancy and may be eligible and/or qualify for leave protections under FMLA and/or CFRA (used for parental bonding time).
California Compliance Checklist
Welcome to our comprehensive guide designed for HR professionals and business owners in California. Ensuring compliance with California’s intricate employment laws is not just about meeting legal standards, it's about fostering a workplace that values fairness, safety, and employee well-being. Here's what you need to know:
Key Points to Cover:
- Pre-Hire Considerations:
- Salary History Ban
- Salary Transparency
- Equal Pay Act
- Background Checks
- New Hire Logistics:
- Business Registration
- Tax and New Hire Reporting
- Workers’ Compensation
- Mandatory New Hire Documents:
- List essential documents and notices that must be provided to new hires.
- Wage and Hour Compliance:
- Minimum Wage
- Overtime
- Bonuses and Commissions
- Employee Leave and Benefits
- Harassment, Discrimination, and Training
- Safety and Health
- Miscellaneous Compliance Issues:
- Arbitration Agreements
- Insurance Benefits
- Record Keeping
Navigate the complexities of California employment law with ease. For personalized advice or to ensure your business is fully compliant, contact our expert legal team today. Stay ahead in compliance, protect your business, and promote a positive work environment.
