(December 1, 2008) The new 2009 edition of a step-by-step guide to managing human resources issues and complying with federal and California employment laws is being offered by CalBizCentral, the source for California business and human resource compliance products, presented by the California Chamber of Commerce.

The HR Handbook for California Employers guides any employer through key HR areas, including: hiring, policies, benefits, workplace safety, preventing discrimination, harassment and termination of workers. It is written in plain language in a user-friendly Q&A format. It also provides online access to all required and recommended forms, making it the essential basic guide to developing and applying human resources best practices.

The handbook offers readers an easy-to-follow guide to managing human resources issues and complying with federal and California employment laws.

The handbook:

• Helps any size company understand and comply with employment law requirements in California;
• Assists anyone involved in human resources management to understand what the law requires, what it means and what to do about;
• Identifies essential actions to prevent fines or legal actions resulting from non-compliance with the law;
• Simplifies working with 100 required and recommended forms in HR management, providing them all in a downloadable format on the included software;

Handbook features include:

• Expanded selection of forms, checklists, and policies, including telecommuting, alternative workweek, workplace violence, make-up time, and meal break waiver forms;
•  A comprehensive list of terms, laws, acronyms, and agencies; and
•  A full list of government agencies and resources for everything companies need.

Visit CalBizCentral to pre-order the 2009 HR Handbook for California Employers.

Discount for Members

CalChamber preferred and executive members receive a 20 percent discount on products. Companies that are not CalChamber members can sign up for a 30-day free trial membership that gives them access to hundreds of HR topics and allows them to get answers to their most frequently asked questions. Use the popular forms, policies, community forum, HR Wizards and track timely issues through the HR Watchdog blog. The site includes both California and federal laws and regulations.

For more information, click here or call (800) 331-8877.