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It's Sierra HR Partner's ambition to continue to grow and develop our services, so that we can be at the top of our industry and deliver the best to our clients. To work towards these goals, Sierra HR Partners closed our office on Thursday, May 17, for our 2018...

May 2018 HR Bulletin Will Your Independent Contractors Pass the ABC Test? On April 30, 2018, the California Supreme Court issued an opinion that could have significant impact on a business’s ability to hire workers as “independent contractors.” The case, Dynamex...

Sierra HR Partners has selected a worthwhile cause to help support our community during the holiday season. We’re supporting a local agency that cares for families in our Community year-round – the Ronald McDonald House of Central California. Located adjacent to...

Don't Get Burned by Summertime Events The summer season is upon us, and many employers look forward to planning events such as barbeques, baseball games, and water park trips. These outings provide excellent opportunities to reward employees, socialize with families,...

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As an employer, you are responsible for completing an I-9 form for all new and rehired employees hired after November 6, 1986. Here are some tips for completing these forms correctly: Be sure to use the most current version of the I-9. Make sure your employees...

If you have employees who work outdoors, or in an indoor environment that lacks air conditioning, you need to familiarize yourself with the California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board’s Heat Illness Standard. For example, did you know that employers are...

A wise HR professional once said: “If you must swallow a frog, swallow it whole.” In reference to an employee termination meeting, that means keep it brief. This is not the time to re-chew and regurgitate prior performance discussions. The actual termination meeting...

Encouraging feedback from your employees can help strengthen your business. But unfortunately, employee feedback is not always easy to come by. Some time ago, while leading a workshop on receiving difficult feedback, we shared how to effectively respond to criticism,...

As a valued HR Business Partner, we encourage you to engage Sierra HR Partners to conduct a comprehensive audit of your employment policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance and best practices. This consultation takes approximately three hours to meet with one...