State & Federal Resources

State Resources:

2021 California Employer's Guide (DE 44)- A complete guide for businesses in California.
Starting a Business- The California Secretary of States provides a step by step guide to assist those who are starting their own business.
CalGold The Gold Standard for Permit Assistance- The Governor's Office of Business and Ececonomic Development provides this website to assist in finding appropriate permit information for your business. It also provides contact information for the various agencies that administer and issue these permit.
Support for Small Businesses- A web site created by the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) to guide individuals through the proper steps to get their business started of those who currently own their own business.
State Law Law & Payroll Tax Seminar - Presented by the CA Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE) in conjunction with the CA Employment Development Department (EDD). There is no charge for this seminar. Reservations are highly recommended as the seminars are often full to capacity.
- You will receive information on: record keeping, reporting requirements, employer obligations, wage payment requirements, common wage and hour law application, employer and employee rights and responsibilities.
Training Resources for Employers - California EDD provides information on employee no-fee training and services available throughout California.

Small Business Fact Sheet | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission- A one-page fact sheet that provides a user-friendly overview of the legal obligations of small businesses under the federal employment anti-discrimination laws.