HR California Employment Law

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Course features
  • Category: HR
  • Course Length: 45 minutes
  • Series: HR Bootcamp 
  • Video Length: 25 minutes
  • Downloadable PDF Resources
  • Course Author: Anthony Piccoli
Course Description
Stay compliant with confidence. This self-paced course equips HR professionals, managers, and nonprofit leaders with practical guidance on California’s unique employment laws—covering classification, wage and hour, leave policies, termination, and more.
Who is this course for
Designed for HR professionals, managers, and nonprofit leaders
Course overview
Stay compliant and confident with this self-paced course covering key aspects of California employment law.
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course learning objectives
  • The fundamentals of California wage and hour laws, including meal and rest break requirements
  • Key rules for classifying employees vs. independent contractors
  • Paid leave entitlements (e.g., paid sick leave, family leave, etc.) and how to manage them
  • Guidelines for lawful hiring, performance management, and termination
  • Updates on recent and upcoming California labor law changes
  • How to build and revise internal policies to align with CA law
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Certification included
Downloadable certificate upon completion.

Why should I take this course?

Whether you're new to HR or need a refresher, this course equips you with the practical knowledge and confidence to make sound, legally compliant decisions.

Navigating California’s complex employment laws is critical for nonprofit leaders, HR professionals, and managers to minimize risk and maintain compliance. This self-paced training provides an in-depth overview of the most important aspects of California labor law—tailored for those working in mission-driven organizations.


After Completing This Course, You’ll Be Able To:
  • Confidently apply California labor laws in your day-to-day management practices
  • Identify and resolve compliance risks related to employee classification, scheduling, and pay
  • Create or update your employee handbook with CA-compliant policies
  • Lead fair and lawful terminations, disciplinary processes, and leave management
  • Respond proactively to legal changes impacting your nonprofit’s people practices
What We Offer

What's included in this online course?

Video

Professional video is included with every course, discussing main topics and recapping key learning points.

Knowledge Checks

Check your retention of material and concepts with fun knowledge checks in the form of quizzes and games.

Engaging Material

Interactive elements, scenarios, and knowledge checks make learning entertaining and boost comprehension. 

Business Soft Skills

Critical knowledge to increase your value to your employer. Study at your own pace, at home or on the go.

Additional Resources

A list of additional resources is included with each course, directing students to extra material for further study.

Summary / Checklist

Each course comes with a summary of the key areas taught, in addition to a checklist for immediate implementation of ideas.

Skills you'll learn in this course

Lawful Hiring Practices

Management

Communication