U.S. Government
U.S. Department of Labor – www.dol.gov
Information on new and proposed changes to federal employment laws and practices. Research reports and statistics on all aspects of employment in the U.S.
Small Business Administration – www.sba.gov
Resources and ideas for small business owners.
Social Security Administration – www.ssa.gov
Information on Social Security benefits, policies, and news.
State Specific
California Employment Development Department – www.edd.ca.gov
Information for California employers on job placement, employment taxes, disability insurance, and Paid Family Leave.
A Guide to Unemployment Benefits in California – https://eligibility.com/unemployment/california
Texas Workforce Commission – http://www.twc.state.tx.us/
Resources, tips and tools to build a stronger Texas workforce.
Management
American Management Association – http://www.amanet.org/index.htm
Books, articles, and training materials to develop management skills.
BusinessTown.com – http://www.businesstown.com/people/motivations.asp
Articles on managing employees in a small business.
Benefits
401(k) News – www.401khelpcenter.com
Advice and articles on managing your company’s 401(k) plan.
401(k)s vs. IRAs – https://www.hicapitalize.com/resources/401ks-vs-iras-5-key-differences-explained/ – 5 key differences explained.
Benefit News – www.benefitnews.com/
Articles and benefits laws updates.
HR Posters, Flyers, and Other Materials
Top 5 Things Your Business Needs to Know About HR in 2018 – https://youtu.be/sqMyvspuWso
Office of Labor Standards Enforcement –
http://sfgov.org/olse/
The OLSE enforces local labor laws adopted by San Francisco voters and the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. Many of these laws apply city-wide. Others apply specifically to City contractors, lessees, and others doing business with the City.
I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification – https://www.uscis.gov/i-9
All U.S. employers must ensure proper completion of Form I-9 for each individual they hire for employment in the United States.
Form W-4 – https://www.irs.gov/uac/about-form-w4
Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate to withhold appropriate federal income tax during payroll.