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Human Resource (HR) Hotline
Human Resource (HR) Hotline
Have a question about an HR matter or a prickly personnel issue?

Don’t get stuck without solutions! Get advice on the proper and legal way to handle employee concerns before they become painful!
Your FREE HR Hotline is now LIVE!
Call Toll-Free
888-589-7577
Hotline Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

The Orange County Workforce Development Board has partnered with the County of Orange and California Employers Association to provide Orange County Employers with monthly webinars and a free hotline to assist Orange County employers with Human Resource (HR) support.

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The HR Hotline is available to any business in Orange County in multiple languages and will provide expert guidance on basic human resource questions including, but not limited to:

  • Claims for Unemployment Insurance, Labor Commission, and/or Discrimination

  • COVID-19 Related and Return-to-Work Inquiries

  • Employee Discipline and Termination

  • Employee Handbooks

  • Employee and Labor Relations

  • Harassment Prevention

  • Paid Sick Leave Laws and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

  • Workers’ Compensation Regulations

  • Workforce Training

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Monthly HR Webinars
Monthly HR Webinars
  • Every other Wednesday
    Webinar
    Every other Wednesday
    Webinar
    The Orange County Workforce Development Board in partnership with Orange County Community Services - Workforce & Economic Development Division Rapid Response Team provides on-site and virtual assistance to employees (Dislocated Worker) who are going through a layoff/company closing.
  • Make an Appointment
    https://ociesmallbusiness.org/
    Make an Appointment
    https://ociesmallbusiness.org/
    Get closer to starting and growing your small business with the help of OCIE SBDC expert consultants!
  • Fri, May 12
    OC Workforce Solutions Center
    May 12, 2023, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM PDT
    OC Workforce Solutions Center, 7077 Orangewood Ave, Garden Grove, CA 92841, USA
    For questions, contact the Orange County Business & Economic Recovery Call Center at (714) 480-6500 or email info@ocworkforcesolutions.com.
  • Multiple Dates
    Sat, Dec 24
    Zoom
    Dec 24, 2022, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM PST
    Zoom
    If you are a youth with a disability ages 14-24 and live in Orange County, please join DMC Youth Connect via Zoom for: Live Out Loud (LOL), Independent Living Skills, Inclusive Improv, How to Work It and More!
  • Multiple Dates
    Wed, Sep 28
    KPC Health Global Medical Centers
    Sep 28, 2022, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM PDT
    KPC Health Global Medical Centers, Southern California, CA, USA
    Walk-In Wednesday Hiring Events every Wednesday from 1 PM to 3 PM
  • Multiple Dates
    Wed, Aug 10
    Zoom
    Aug 10, 2022, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM PDT
    Zoom
    Learn more about how your microbusiness can receive a one-time grant of $2,500 through the Orange County Microbusiness Grant.
  • Wed, Aug 10
    Webinar
    Aug 10, 2022, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM PDT
    Webinar
    Join them online Wednesday, August 10th from 10:00 AM- 11:30 AM for this informative webinar, hosted by the CSUF SBDC.
  • Thu, Aug 04
    Webinar
    Aug 04, 2022, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM PDT
    Webinar
    Join this virtual event Thursday, August 04, 2022!
  • Wed, Aug 03
    Webinar
    Aug 03, 2022, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM PDT
    Webinar
    Learn all about Amazon and what it takes to master this retailer.
  • Wed, Jul 27
    Artesia Park Community Center
    Jul 27, 2022, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM PDT
    Artesia Park Community Center, 18750 Clarkdale Ave, Artesia, CA 90701, USA
    The Southeast Los Angeles County (SELACO WDB) in-partnership with the Cities of Artesia, Bellflower, Cerritos, Downey, Hawaiian Gardens, Lakewood, Norwalk & Paramount, and the Artesia Chamber of Commerce will be hosting an in-person Regional Job Fair.
  • Tue, Jul 19
    OC Workforce Solutions Center
    Jul 19, 2022, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM PDT
    OC Workforce Solutions Center, 7077 Orangewood Ave, Garden Grove, CA 92841, USA
    For questions, contact the Orange County Business & Economic Recovery Call Center at (714) 480-6500 or email info@ocworkforcesolutions.com.
  • Sat, Jul 16
    VA Long Beach - Building 165
    Jul 16, 2022, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM PDT
    VA Long Beach - Building 165, 5901 E 7th St, Long Beach, CA 90822, USA
    For more information, email visn22hrlongbeachsbu@va.gov or text (562) 549-8609.
  • Fri, Jul 15
    Santa Ana WORK Center
    Jul 15, 2022, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM PDT
    Santa Ana WORK Center, 801 W Civic Center Dr, Santa Ana, CA 92701, USA
    For more information, please contact: askrecruitment@dot.ca.gov
  • Thu, Jul 14
    OC Workforce Solutions Center
    Jul 14, 2022, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM PDT
    OC Workforce Solutions Center, 7077 Orangewood Ave #200, Garden Grove, CA 92841, USA
    For questions, contact the Orange County Business & Economic Recovery Call Center at 714-480-6500 or wioa@ocworkforcesolutions.com.
  • Wed, Jul 13
    Huntington Beach
    Jul 13, 2022, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM PDT
    Huntington Beach, 5901 Bolsa Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92647, USA
    Reserve your spot now! Details will be sent via SMS and Email.
  • Wed, Jul 13
    OC Workforce Solutions Center
    Jul 13, 2022, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM PDT
    OC Workforce Solutions Center , 7077 Orangewood Ave #200, Garden Grove, CA 92841, USA
    For questions, contact the Orange County Business & Economic Recovery Call Center at 714-480-6500 or wioa@ocworkforcesolutions.com
  • Wed, Jul 13
    Webinar
    Jul 13, 2022, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM PDT
    Webinar
    Join this virtual event Wednesday, July 13, 2022 from 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM!
  • Tue, Jul 12
    OC Workforce Solutions Center
    Jul 12, 2022, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM PDT
    OC Workforce Solutions Center, 7077 Orangewood Ave #200, Garden Grove, CA 92841, USA
    For questions, contact the Orange County Business & Economic Recovery Call Center at 714-480-6500 or wioa@ocworkforcesolutions.com.
Resources
Resources

SCORE Orange County

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Employer Advisory Council of Orange County

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State of California Employment Development Department

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U.S. Small Business Administration Orange County / Inland Empire District Office

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FDIC Money Smart for Small Business

 

OC Public Libraries

  • Lynda.com - It’s a great time to start learning. Lynda.com is a leading online learning platform that helps anyone learn business, software, technology and creative skills to achieve personal and professional goals. Learn at your own pace. Choose from more than 5,000 on-demand courses from Lynda.com, and watch on your own schedule. Learn anytime, from anywhere with your library card.

  • Universal Class - Learn something new today with your library card. Universal Class offers hundreds of online CE classes. Courses are not just tutorials; they are real. They include lessons, exams, assignments, discussion boards and actual assessments of your progress.

 

Fraud and Cybercrime

How secure are your small business assets from fraud, identity theft and cybercrime?

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Understanding Taxes

This (UT) program features over 1,100 pages of content designed to make learning taxes interactive, relevant, and educational. Understanding Taxes makes real world connections to classroom instruction.

Online Training Video Portals
Online Training Video Portals
California State Board of Equalization Resources
California State Board of Equalization Resources

Equal Opportunity Training information for Service Provider staff and mandated partners can be accessed on the Orange County Workforce Development Board/Orange County Workforce & Economic Development Division page here.

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This WIOA Title I financially assisted program or activity is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. TDD/TTY users, please call the California Relay Service (800) 735-2922 or 711.  If you need special assistance to participate in this program, please contact 714-480-6500 at least 72 hours prior to the event to allow reasonable arrangements to be made to ensure program accessibility.

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