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FREE WEBINAR SERIES EVENT NOTICE: Join us Wednesday October 14 at 10:00AM for our Part 2 of our 5 Part Free Webinar Series examining California Exemption. We will be examining "The California Administrative Exemption". Click here to reserve your spot today.

ACA Compliance Notice: With the end of 2015 closing in fast, it is critical to prepare for the Affordable Care Act (ACA/Obamacare) reporting requirements due at the beginning of 2016. Many employers are still confused about the requirements, many even being subject to ACA, but not providing the required health coverage...thus facing very expensive penalties and fines.

Who is subject to the ACA: The following are subject to the ACA requirements and reporting:

1. Companies with 50+ full-time employees, including FTEs.
2. Companies who are part of another company and combined have 50+ full-time employees, including FTEs.
3. Companies that have a shared ownership interest and combined have 50+ full-time employees, including FTEs
4. Self-Insured companies are subject to the 1094-C and 1095-C reporting.

Important notes: It is important to understand a few key elements about ACA compliance.

1. A 'full-time employee' is one who averages 30+ hours of work per week.
2. Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) is calculated using the hours worked and paid (including paid time off hours) by non-full-time employees. 
3. Non-working paid time off hours, such as vacation, PTO, personal days, and floating holidays are subject to the hours.
4. Companies with a shared owner(s) or that have interests in other companies are generally required to combine all groups to determine if subject to ACA...even if each company has less than 50 full-time employees/FTEs.

We are here to help...to assist employers with ACA requirements, compliance and reporting, we are offering the following services:

1. Free online tool to determine if you are subject to the ACA requirements. Click here to use our toll to find out if you are required to comply.
2. 1094-C and 1095-C preparation and filing. Fees are $250 per 1094-C and $10.00 per 1095-C. Click here if you would like to get started with your reporting requirements. 

BPSC Virtual University

We are excited to announce that we have officially launched our Virtual Training University which will provide learners with a variety of courses and programs to grow and develop. The courses and programs are intended to provide learners with multi-disciplinary knowledge that is key to organizational success and compliance. Examples of some of the courses and programs we are (and will) offer include:

• Personal Development Courses
  
• Management Development Courses
  
• Human Resources Professional Certification Programs
  
• AB 1825/AB 2053 California Mandatory Supervisor Training
  
• Sexual Harassment Awareness and Prevention
  
• Human Resources Skills Training
  

...and more

 Certificate Programs

The Human Resources Administration Professional (HRAP) Certification Program is intended for individuals seeking entry level into the HR field, professionals looking to make a career change, and current administrative HR professionals looking to brush up on their skills. Launching October 2015

The California Human Resources Administration Professional (HRAP-CA) Certification Program is intended for current administrative HR professionals who are seeking knowledge and specialization in administrative California HR laws and practices. The program includes an introduction to California wage and hour practices, leaves of absence, labor agencies, laws, and other critical areas that impact California employers. Launching December 2015

Click here to learn more about the programs.

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• Business Outsource Processing (BPO)
  
• Administrative Services Only (ASO)
  
• California Specific HR
• HR on Demand
• California HR Packages
• Customized Training
• Labor Law Webinars and Materials
• HR Hotlines

Popular HR, Compliance &     Employment Law Tools

• AB 1825/2053 e-Training for CA Supervisors
  
• Termination Decision Analysis Tool
  
• ACA Compliance Reporting Services (Forms 1094-C & 1095-C)
  
• HR, Compliance, & Employment Law Services Request
  
• Register for our Free Webinars

Employment Laws Watch

• SB 3 CA Minimum Wage Increase
  
• SB 406 Expansion of CA Family Rights Act
  
• SB 563 CA Increase Workers' Comp Costs
  
• AB 465 CA Barring Mandatory Arbitration Agreements
  
• AB 357 CA Predictable Scheduling Mandate

September 2015 BPSC Blast

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Improving Client Experience: You asked for it and now you've got it! We are always looking for creative ways to make your experience easier. Thus, we have rolled out our simplified HR Services Request Form that allows employers to better select the services that are right for them.