Human Resources, Employment, Payroll & Unions

AbilityFirst was established in 1926 and known as the Crippled Children's Society of Southern California (CCS) for many decades. Lawrence L. Frank and Paul Dietrich, both Rotarians, were two of the original founders of the organization and they continued their loyal support throughout their lives. Operating in the greater Los Angeles area, AbilityFirst has 25 facilities which support individuals with disabilities through after school enrichment programs, job training, community employment, accessible camping, and affordable and accessible housing. AbilityFirst is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and the American Camping Association (ACA). Some facilities are licensed by the California Department of Social Services and the Department of Developmental Services.

Express is the largest privately held staffing agency in the United States, in business more than 30 years with over 600 offices. I am the local owner, completely committed to outstanding service to local employers. We offer evaluation hire, direct hire, and temporary staffing services for administrative, production, and professional staff.

Founded in 2012, Guardian is a fourth-generation accounting and bookkeeping company, now located in California. We are a "full-service" accounting company, with offices in Pasadena, Los Angeles, and the High Desert area in California. Our services include tax planning and preparation, "financial health" analyses and consulting Sarbanes-Oxley  related consulting, management advisory and information services, estate planning, estate and trust administration, payroll and bookkeeping services. We specialize in accounting and payroll account numbers for new business. New and renewals for ITINs (Individual Tax Identification Number). We can serve all 50 states: Back taxes, individual, partnerships, corporations, tax preparations, business formation, offer-in-compromise.

HigherUp is a Pasadena based provider of HR technology solutions that make businesses better. HigherUp's HCM solutions cover all aspects of the employee life cycle (from “hire to retire”) including payroll, time and attendance, benefits management, recruiting, analytical reporting and more.

The Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association (LACERA) administers and manages the retirement fund for the County of Los Angeles. We are the largest county retirement system in the U.S., serving more than 158,000 members. Our membership is comprised of individuals from a diverse range of careers, age groups, and ethnicities - all contributing to the greater welfare of Los Angeles County. LACERA has been providing retirement, disability, and death benefits to eligible County employees, retirees, and their beneficiaries since 1938.

Bowles Law is an experienced firm representing employers exclusively. We provide effective defense and representation on claims against employers, rapid and fair investigation and resolution of internal employment complaints, and the establishment of sound policies and practices to prevent future workplace conflicts.

Timothy Bowles is the founder and the managing partner of the firm. He has earned the highest possible “AV Preeminent” rating from his peers, signifying superior legal knowledge, experience, judgment, and analytical capabilities. The popular legal website Avvo has also honored Mr. Bowles with its highest rating of “Superb” in employment law based on his experience, achievements, and industry recognition. Mr. Bowles has become known within his industry as the top employment law attorney Los Angeles has to offer.”

Our website: www.tbowleslaw.com

Employee Benefit Consultants/Third Party Administrator

The Pasadena Police Officers Association represents police officers in the Pasadena Police Department. The organization addresses members' concerns with wages, hours, working conditions, welfare programs, and advancement of academic and vocational training to further the police profession while representing the members in their employment relations with the City of Pasadena. 

We offer a wide array of outsourced HR Services that specifically address the requirements of a variety of businesses in a multitude of industries. We listen and respond with creative and tailored solutions that address potential HR pitfalls long before they become problematic. Services provided include HR Administration covering payroll, employee benefits, workers compensation, employee handbooks and policies, and compliance consultation. We also provide HR consulting to address HR best practices, employee development and training, performance management and recruiting practices.