Relief from the frustration of hiring workers in California

It is challenging to be an HR professional with employees in California. The HR Certification Institute even has a specific credential called the PHRca, the?Professional in Human Resources??certification for California, earned by experts in California-specific regulations and legal mandates.

California can be challenging

While most states align with federal requirements, California's legal employment-related requirements prevail over other state laws and, in some cases, supersede federal laws. California?uses?six different state agencies?to enforce regulations.?In comparison, other states are usually subject to only two or three?agencies.?The Golden State is perhaps the most employee-friendly jurisdiction in the world. That’s good news for workers but an administrative headache for HR.?

In 2022, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed many laws impacting California employers. Some of the new laws became effective immediately and others, including some signed into law just weeks ago, take effect January 1, 2023, or later. These new laws address several topics, including supplemental paid sick leave, pay transparency, leaves of absence, termination rights, employee safety, and more.?

California is the land of opportunities

California, the most populous state in the nation, is home to Hollywood's stars, Silicon Valley's technology, Napa Valley's wines, and ancient Redwood and Sequoia forests. The Golden State also is one of the country's wealthiest and most socially and politically influential.

One nickname for California is “The Land of Milk and Honey.” California earned this name because of the plentiful opportunities it offers. Employees and businesses want to be in California. Here’s how California ranks compared to other states:?

#1 highest number of employed people

#2 patent creation and venture capital investment

#5 overall quality of healthcare

#10 for job growth?

#10 best Higher Education

We’ve got you covered

As an Employer of Record, Strategic Contracting Services manages employees in California and across all states.?An employer of record is a company that administers payroll taxes, workers' compensation insurance, and benefits while employees perform work at a different company. Think of it as an outsourced payroll and compliance department.

We take the human resource responsibilities that an employer?traditionally would. This includes ensuring compliance with federal and state labor laws, workers' compensation, benefits administration, employment screenings, and more.

Since 2008, we’ve been helping our client companies overcome the challenges of California laws and the sweeping workforce changes across the U.S. Your company can celebrate a multi-state response to the city, county, and state bureaucracy and employment hurdles. Leave the headaches behind; we’ll manage the human resource oversite you need to succeed.?