California Employer Newsletter
The California Employer Newsletter is published quarterly by the Employment Development Department. The newsletter provides employers, their representatives, or agents with the latest and most exciting news, timely and important reminders, valuable services and resources available to support the employer community.
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2020
- California Employer – Fourth Quarter 2020
Articles include:- 2021 Tax Rate Information Notice
- California’s Paid Family Leave Program 2021 Enhancements
- California’s Retirement Mandate for Employers
- California Employer – Third Quarter 2020
Articles include:- Assembly Bill 5 Resources
- Introducing California’s Small Business Advocate
- Virtual Seminars
- California Employer – Second Quarter 2020
Articles include:- New Coronavirus Employer Resources
- Statement of Charges to Reserve Account (DE 428T)
- Changes to California’s Paid Family Leave Program
- California Employer – First Quarter 2020
Articles include:- Coronavirus 2019
- The ABC Test Revisited
- Seminars – Broaden Your Understanding
2019
- California Employer - Fourth Quarter 2019
Articles include:- Assembly Bill 5 – Employment Status
- New Payment Option
- Adjusted Interest Rate for 2020
- California Employer - Third Quarter 2019
Articles include:- Cannabis Industry Payroll Tax Reporting
- Semi-Annual Interest Rate Reporting
- Planning, Running, or Closing a Business
- California Employer - Second Quarter 2019
Articles include:- How to Protect Yourself and Your Employees from Unemployment Insurance Fraud and Identity Theft
- A Look at Worker’s Compensation Fraud and a Call to Report It
- AB 1245 Noncompliance Penalties Are in Effect
- California Employer - First Quarter 2019
Articles include:- A Great Time-Saving Idea
- CalSavers is Coming Soon!
- Staying Informed is as Easy as 1-2-3!
2018
- California Employer - Fourth Quarter 2018
Articles include:- Discover the Many Ways You Can File and Pay
- 2019 Tax Rate Information
- Find Out What You Can Do Before a Disaster Strikes
- California Employer - Third Quarter 2018
Articles include:- Fraud: A Serious Approach to a Serious Problem
- Options for E-file and E-pay Compliance
- Did You Receive a Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) Discrepancy Letter From the IRS?
- California Employer - Second Quarter 2018
Articles include:- New Electronic Payment Options of Employers
- E-file and E-pay to Prevent Penalties
- Upcoming Payroll Tax Due Dates
- California Employer - First Quarter 2018
Articles include:- Disaster Assistance and Requesting an Extension
- Independent Contractor Reporting Requirements
- Get more tax information from California Tax Service Center
2017
- California Employer - Fourth Quarter 2017
Articles include:- Carefully Review Tax Rate Information Notice
- Revised Paid Family Leave Forms Going Into Effect in the New Year
- All Employers Must File and Pay Electronically Beginning Jan. 1
- Control Your Health Plan Budget
- Submit Your Power of Attorney Online
- California Employer - Third Quarter 2017
Articles include:- All Employers Required to Electronically File and Pay in 2018
- New Registration Is Required for All SDI Online Users
- A Helping Hand for You: The Taxpayer Advocate Office
- Fraud Hurts Everyone: If You See It, Report It
- Think Flexibility, Think Choices, Think Covered California
- California Employer - Second Quarter 2017
Articles include:- E-file and E-pay with e-Services for Business
- How to Report Family Employment in Your Business
- Statement of Charges to Reserve Account Will Arrive in September
- Help Spread the Word About Paid Family Leave
- Health Insurance Agents: Partners in Covered California
- California Employer - First Quarter 2017
Articles include:- EDD offers payroll tax guidance to cannabis businesses
- E-file and E-pay are in effect for some employers
- Tax credits offer affordable way to provide health insurance
- Remember to file report of new and rehired employees
- Reminder: Submit quarterly forms to EDD