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New Hire & Onboarding

Welcome to the team — let's get you set up

Please note: These materials are informational templates for The Vogue Tavern's onboarding. They are not legal advice. California and federal employment rules change often — the handbook, tip policy, and compliance summaries should be reviewed by a qualified HR professional or employment attorney before use. Always complete the current official versions of government forms linked below.
Step by step

Your onboarding checklist

  1. Complete your federal forms — Form I-9 (work authorization) and W-4 (federal withholding).
  2. Complete your California DE 4 (state withholding) and direct-deposit / emergency-contact info.
  3. Review the required California notices & pamphlets below (you keep copies).
  4. Read the Employee Handbook and Tip Policy.
  5. Review the CA & Federal employee-rights summary.
  6. Complete the Acknowledgment & Acceptance form at the bottom — that's your sign-off and our record.
Complete these

Required forms (official government versions)

Form I-9Employment eligibility (USCIS)
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Form W-4Federal withholding (IRS)
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California DE 4State withholding (EDD)
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Bring a valid ID and work-authorization document for the I-9 (see the I-9 acceptable-documents list).

Where the forms go: completed forms are sent to our accountant, Albert Armas — Armas Business Services. Your manager verifies your I-9 documents in person and completes the employer section before sending.
✉ Email completed forms to accountant

These contain Social Security numbers — attach the completed PDFs, send only to the accountant, and don't post them anywhere.

For your records

Required California notices & pamphlets

California requires employers to provide these at hire. You'll receive copies; the official sources are linked here.

DLSE / DIR publications ↗  ·  EDD employer pamphlets ↗

Read & keep

Company policies

Read these in full — you'll acknowledge them below.

Open the Employee Handbook →

✉ Email the handbook

Know your rights

CA & Federal employee-rights summary

Plain-English summary for 2026. Informational only — see the official sources above for full detail.

Minimum wageCalifornia minimum wage is $16.90/hour (Jan 1, 2026). The Vogue Tavern pays at least this; tips are on top and never count against your minimum wage (California has no "tip credit").
Overtime1.5× pay over 8 hours/day or 40 hours/week; 2× pay over 12 hours/day.
Meal breaksA 30-minute unpaid meal break if you work more than 5 hours (must start before the end of your 5th hour). A second meal break for shifts over 10 hours.
Rest breaksA paid 10-minute rest break for every 4 hours worked.
Paid sick leaveAt least 40 hours / 5 days per year; usable after 90 days of employment.
TipsTips are pooled and distributed per our written Tip Policy. Owners/managers who hire & fire do not share in the tip pool. Kitchen may share in the pool under California law.
Harassment & discriminationYou have the right to a workplace free of harassment and discrimination (CRD / Title VII). Report concerns to management; retaliation is prohibited.
At-will employmentEmployment is at-will — either you or the company may end it at any time, with or without cause, consistent with law.
Sign-off

Acknowledgment & Acceptance

Complete this to confirm you received and reviewed each item. Your typed name is your signature; this is logged as our onboarding record.

I completed Form I-9 and W-4, and California DE 4.
I received the required California notices & pamphlets (wage notice, SDI, PFL, workers' comp, harassment, CFRA, paid sick leave, Know Your Rights).
I read and understand the Employee Handbook.
I read and understand the Tip Policy.
I understand the meal & rest break and paid sick leave policies.
I understand my employment is at-will.