Human Resource Hotlines for California Employers
Workforce development boards, cities, and chambers, partner with California Employers Association to provide eligible employers with no-cost HR guidance, webinars, and employer resources.
Talk with an HR professional about:
- Hiring, discipline, and termination practices.
- Paid sick leave, CFRA, and FMLA.
- Meal periods, rest breaks, and overtime.
- Accommodations, handbooks, and documentation.
3 Ways to Contact the Hotline
Hotline hours are generally Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Call
Select your county or regional program below and call the listed hotline number.
Email ceainfo@employers.org and identify the hotline program that provides your benefit.
Live Chat
Use the website chat tool and tell the HR Support expert which county, city, or regional hotline you are using.
Find an HR Hotline in Your Area
Use the search box, county dropdown, or visible county directory. Participating locations jump to a local hotline callout.
HR Experts Can Provide Guidance On:
The hotline offers practical, educational HR guidance. Services and eligibility vary by participating program.
Hiring & Onboarding
Job descriptions, recruiting practices, and onboarding steps.
Discipline & Termination
Documentation, performance concerns, and practical next steps.
Wage & Hour
Meal periods, rest breaks, overtime, and timekeeping questions.
Leaves of Absence
Paid sick leave, CFRA, FMLA, and related workplace issues.
Accommodations
Interactive process questions and workplace accommodation practices.
Employee Handbooks
Policies, updates, communication, and consistent application.
Employee Relations
Attendance, conduct, performance, and workplace communication.
HR Documentation
Forms, records, written notices, and process consistency.
Why talk to an HR Professional?
AI tools can summarize general information, but workplace questions may involve changing requirements, incomplete facts, high-stakes decisions, and circumstances unique to your organization. Use AI as a starting point—not as the sole source of HR or legal guidance.
Available Human Resources Hotlines in California
No-Cost HR Hotline
888-202-5668
Alameda County Workforce Development Board HR Hotline
Serving eligible employers in Alameda County
Get practical HR guidance on common workplace questions and access no-cost employer webinars through the Alameda County Workforce Development Board partnership.
Download the Hotline Flyer | No-Cost Webinars | Visit the ACWDB website
Program Partner
Alameda County Workforce Development Board
Hours
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. PT
Service area
Alameda County
No-Cost / FREE HR Hotline
888-599-7645
Contra Costa County Workforce Development Board HR Hotline
Serving eligible employers in Contra Costa County
Contact the Contra Costa County HR Hotline for practical guidance on workplace policies, employee relations, leave administration, wage and hour practices, and other HR questions.
Download the Hotline Flyer | No-Cost Webinars | Visit the WDBCCC website
Program Partner
Workforce Development Board of Contra Costa County
Hours
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. PT
Service area
Contra Costa County
No-Cost HR Hotline
866-248-3074
City of Glendale HR Hotline
Serving eligible employers in the City of Glendale
Get practical HR guidance and no-cost employer webinars through the City of Glendale's Economic Development Division partnership.
Download the Hotline Flyer | No-Cost Webinars | Visit Choose Glendale
Program Partner
City of Glendale Economic Development Department
Hours
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. PT
Service area
City of Glendale
No-Cost HR Hotline
888-906-0041
Worknet Merced County HR Hotline
Serving eligible employers in Merced County
Get practical HR guidance and no-cost employer webinars through Merced County's partnership with the Central Valley Regional HR Hotline.
Download the Hotline Flyer | No-Cost Webinars | Visit Prospero Workforce
Program Partner
Prospero (formerly WorkNet Merced County)
Hours
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. PT
Service area
Merced County
No-Cost HR Hotline
888-217-6899
Monterey County Workforce Development Board HR Hotline
Serving eligible employers in Monterey County
Contact the Montery County Workforce Development Board HR Hotline for practical guidance on workplace policies, employee relations, leave administration, wage and hour practices, and other HR questions.
Download the Hotline Flyer | No-Cost Webinars | Visit Monterey County Works
Program Partner
Monterey County Workforce Development Board
Hours
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. PT
Service area
Monterey County
No-Cost Regional HR Hotline
888-201-7101
Mother Lode Regional HR Hotline
Serving eligible employers in Amador, Calaveras, El Dorado, Mariposa, and Tuolumne Counties
Contact the Mother Lode Regional HR Hotline for practical guidance on workplace policies, employee relations, leave administration, wage and hour practices, and other HR questions.
Download the Hotline Flyer | No-Cost Webinars | Visit Mother Lode Job Training
Program Partner
Mother Lode Job Training
Hours
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. PT
Service area
Amador, Calaveras, El Dorado, Mariposa, and Tuolumne counties
No-Cost HR Hotline
888-201-5950
Riverside County HR Hotline
Serving eligible employers in Riverside County.
Before you hire, or before you fire, give us 5 minutes to get all your tough HR questions answered by professionals. Save yourself hours of research and the cost of a consultant by giving our experts a call for a free consultation to help you find the best solution for your company. Our subject matter experts can help your business with Hiring and Firing Best Practices, Paid Sick Leave Laws, wage and hour laws, Employee Handbook Policies, HR Compliance, workplace accommodations, and more. There's no cost or commitment; call today!
Download the Hotline Flyer | No-Cost Webinars | Visit Riverside WDB
Program Partner
Riverside County Workforce Development Board
Hours
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. PT
Service area
Riverside County
No-Cost HR Hotline
877-282-3763
San Bernardino County Business Services HR Hotline
Serving eligible employers in San Bernardino County.
We’re committed to supporting you with all your human resources needs, including:
- Employee relations
- Benefits
- Compliance
- Confidential support
- Reliable advice
- Timely assistance
We’re here to support you and ensure your satisfaction, and we look forward to helping with any HR questions or concerns you may have.
Download the Hotline Flyer | No-Cost Webinars | Visit San Bernardino County WDB
Program Partner
San Bernardino County Workforce Development Board
Hours
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. PT
Service area
San Bernardino County
No-Cost HR Hotline
888-710-0905
SLO CAL Careers HR Hotline
Serving eligible employers in San Luis Obispo County.
Contact the SLO CAL Careers HR Hotline for practical guidance on workplace policies, employee relations, leave administration, wage and hour practices, and other HR questions.
Download the Hotline Flyer | No-Cost Webinars | Visit SLO CAL Careers
Program Partner
SLO CAL Careers
Hours
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. PT
Service area
San Luis Obispo County
No-Cost HR Hotline
888-203-0734
Stanislaus County Workforce Development HR Hotline
Serving eligible employers in Stanislaus County.
If you are a Stanislaus County employer, you can use the can use a no-cost-to-business Human Resource hotline!
Get help with HR best practices for critical compliance topics, from the latest information on an HR issue, or specifically on topics listed below:
- Wage an hour
- ADA/Leave
- Handbooks/Policy/Legal
- Employee Relations
- Benefits
- Hiring & Termination
- Safety & Training
Download the Hotline Flyer | No-Cost Webinars | Visit Stanislaus County WD
Program Partner
Stanislaus County Workforce Development
Hours
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. PT
Service area
Stanislaus County
No-Cost HR Hotline
888-763-3174
Workforce Development Board of Ventura County HR Hotline
Serving eligible employers in Ventura County.
Download the Hotline Flyer | No-Cost Webinars | Visit WDB of Ventura County
Program Partner
Workforce Development Board of Ventura County
Hours
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. PT
Service area
Ventura County
No-Cost HR Hotline
888-563-2373
Workforce Investment Board of Tulare County HR Hotline
Serving eligible employers in Tulare County.
The Workforce Investment Board of Tulare County has contracted with the California Employers Association to provide Tulare County employers with a no-cost Human Resources hotline in multiple languages. Employers can call with any HR-related questions, including advice on the proper way to handle employee concerns before they escalate.
Download the Hotline Flyer | No-Cost Webinars | Visit WIB of Tulare County
Program Partner
Workforce Investment Board of Tulare County
Hours
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. PT
Service area
Tulare County
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