> The EDC-VC and EDD will present “Get it Right from the Start — State Labor Law and Payroll Tax Seminar” from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6 at the America’s Job Center of California, Simi Valley Room, 980 Enchanted Way, Simi Valley.
Participants will receive information from the EDD and the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement on:
- Recordkeeping, reporting requirements, employer obligations and payment requirements.
- Common wage and hour law application.
- Employer and employee rights and responsibilities.
- How to distinguish between an employee and an independent contractor.
There is no charge for the seminar. Make reservations by visiting www.edd.ca.gov/Payroll_Tax_Seminars/ or call 866-745-3886 for more information.
> State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson, the Contractors State License Board and the City of Camarillo will present a free “Senior Scam Stopper” seminar from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, Aug. 6 at the City of Camarillo council chambers, 601 Carmen Drive, Camarillo. Seniors, their families and caregivers are welcome to attend this free seminar. RSVP by calling 805-965-0862.
> Women’s Economic Ventures (WEV) will present a “Prepare to Finance Your Business!” seminar in Spanish from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6 at the Farmers Insurance Office, 310 W. Main St., Santa Maria. “Are you in need of a business loan and don’t know where to start? Or are you ready to launch your business and are in need of start-up capital? WEV can help. WEV will be presenting a FREE loan-readiness workshop in Spanish to provide helpful tips on how to best prepare for the loan application process,” the organization reported in a media release. To register contact Liseth Gonzalez at 805-232-3083 or send an email to lisethg@wevonline.org
> The EDC-VC and EDD will present the free “Get it Right from the Start — Employee or Independent Contractor Seminar” from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Aug. 18 at the Ventura County SCORE office, 516 Pennsfield Place, Suite 206, Simi Valley. Click here for more information.