Designed Specifically for You  As a complement to our insurance offerings and value-added services, InterWest is proud to offer our clients access to quality professional human resource management and legal consulting services thru the Holden Law Group. The experts at Holden Law Group will provide customized solutions and options designed around your desired outcome, not boilerplate "best practices."   The right combination of services will always depend on the client's unique needs. The Holden Law Group is committed to tailoring their services to meet your needs and customized service proposals are available at no charge. Following are some of the more popular service offerings.    InterWest "On-Demand" Human Resource and Legal Support The "On-Demand" support service provides you with access to a human resource consultant or an employment attorney when you need one. These professionals will answer your unique questions and work with you in providing strategic solutions designed to reduce your costs and exposure to employment claims. This off-site service provides prompt and practical guidance via telephone, email or fax. The special pricing for InterWest clients provides a dramatic discount off standard hourly rates.   Description of Service Quarterly Four (4) hours per quarter with a certified human resource professional $295  Two (2) hours per quarter with an experienced employment lawyer $395 Four (4) hours per quarter with a certified human resource professional and (2) hours per quarter with an experienced employment lawyer $690 Examples of Possible Consulting Topics: Recruitment and hiring practices Handling employee medical issues Strategies & requirements for recordkeeping Drug testing issues Processing leaves of absence Wage and hour questions Handling employment separations Vacation and sick leave issues Corrective action with difficult employees Avoiding discrimination claims Responding to demands for records Use of independent contractors Employment Policy and Practice Audit The Audit involves a thorough review of all aspects of an organization's personnel policies and practices from recruiting to terminations. The Audit is designed to identify policies and practices that should be modified to improve efficiency and avoid legal issues and liability. The Audit results will provide you with solid information on what problems exist, if any, and a suggested priority for resolving them.  Some of the areas reviewed during the Audit include: Review of employee handbook(s), drug and alcohol program(s) and similar documents Review of personnel forms such as applications, counseling forms, leave of absence forms, etc. Review of independent contractor relationships Review of exempt/nonexempt employee classifications Review of general wage and hour compliance Review of employement contracts and trade secret agreements The Audit begins with an initial client consultation to formulate and communicate the framework for the audit. The Audit then moves into a discovery phase consisting of a document review and client interview process. It is concluded with a comprehensive report that is discussed in a final consultation with the client.  The Audit is offered to InterWest clients at the special flat fee of $2475. Additional audit programs are available.  The cost varies based upon the scope of work. InterWest Custom Employee Handbook Program The Handbook Program provides custom tailored policies and expert guidance in making policy decisions that best suit your organization. It includes the development of a new employee handbook that contains key employment policies and essential preventive devices. It also includes extensive consultation to customize the handbook policies to fit your needs, to discuss recommended changes and to plan implementation strategies.  The Program is offered to InterWest clients at the special flat fee of $750. A Review and Revision service is available. The cost varies based upon the scope of work. Development of Custom Summary Plan Descriptions The Summary Plan Description (SPD) Program is designed to assist in economically complying with the requirement that all employers have written SPDs that comply with the extensive and detailed regulations set forth under the ERISA. The Program assists with the legal compliance of employee benefits products purchased through InterWest Insurance Services.  The Program is offered to InterWest clients at the special flat fee of $1500. On-Site Human Resource Management Outsourcing  This service is designed to free you from the burden of establishing and/or maintaining a human resource department. It can also be used on a temporary basis when you are searching for a permanent human resource manager. The service provides significant economic advantages and the actual services provided vary based upon your unique needs and desires. The on-site time is supplemented with off-site access to an assigned HR Professional to give you complete coverage.  Services can include: Auditing of human resource functions Implementation and maintenance of human resource infrastructure On-going administration of the human resource department Employee training Personnel issue management including pre-termination reviews and exit interviews Guidance and support for management Cost varies based upon the scope of work. Custom Employee Training When you want more than online training options and want control over the subject matter for your people, we offer customized live training programs. From harassment prevention to managing leaves of absence, we ensure that your training is fun and effective.  Cost varies based upon the scope of work.  Examples of Other Available Services Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs Job Description Reviews Drafting of Employee Benefits Plans ERISA Compliance Guidance Employment Contracts Severance Agreements Defense of Wage & Hour Claims Defense of Employment Lawsuits Independent Contractor Agreements Telecommuter Agreements Trade Secret Agreement Reduction in Force Planning Arbitration Agreements Defense of EEOC & DFEH Complaints Costs vary by service and scope of work.    For more information contact: Melissa Johnson 530.888.0901 melissa@holdenlawgroup.com