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We Support Employers

California Employers Association (CEA) is a trade association that supports employers in all industries and sizes throughout California, including out-of-state employers with California employees.

Founded in 1937, employers gain peace of mind through various services, including phone support for day-to-day HR consulting and training. Membership is a valuable resource for businesses and empowers employers with the knowledge, resources, and tools necessary to comply with labor laws and regulations, manage their workforce, and improve their bottom line.

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We are dedicated to promoting fair and equitable employment practices, fostering a healthy and productive workforce, and creating a positive business environment. Membership includes expert guidance on employment-related issues, including wage and hour laws, workplace safety, employee benefits, and discrimination and harassment prevention.

CEA has HR advisors who can provide consultation and training in English and Spanish. CEA and its Advisors do not provide members legal representation or legal advice. The information provided on this website and from our team is educational and informational in nature.

Our Mission

Providing employers with Peace of Mind through exceptional HR solutions, trainings, and professional development services.

Our Values

Integrity
Committed to honesty, mutual confidence and trust

Making a Difference
Positively impact the quality and performance of businesses with innovative Human Resource and Workforce Solutions

Professional
Provide the highest quality Human Resource and Workforce Solutions, advice, information and products

Responsive
The right solutions, at the right time, to address employers’ needs

Teamwork
Dedicated to trusting and supporting our colleagues in achieving successful results

CEA History

In 1937, a small group of employers needing human resources and labor relations assistance pooled their financial resources to form the California Association of Employers. In 1938 a small group of employers formed the Valley Employers Association in Fresno for the same purpose. In 2007, CAE and VEA joined forces and today are known as the California Employers Association (CEA) with a for-profit subsidiary known as CAE Services Inc.

CEA and CAE Services, Inc. are both governed by a board of directors comprised of representatives from member businesses. The board provides policy direction in the execution and expansion of human resource and labor relations services to members.

A hallmark of CEA is how it provides benefits to members. CEA employs human resource and labor relations professionals to provide hands-on, issue-specific consultation services covering all aspects of employer-employee relations. The benefit to members is that CEA's human resource advisors become familiar with their business and culture. These experts, who bring more than 180 years of combined experience, are located throughout the state.

CEA's Main Office

2335 American River Drive, Suite 408
Sacramento, CA 95825

Toll Free: 800-399-5331
Email: Click Here