Founding Cohort
Now Open
$697
(Investment increases to $997 on May 1)
California HR Compliance Certificate Program
This online California HR compliance certificate program teaches HR professionals and business owners how to apply California employment law — including wage and hour rules, employee classification, leave management, and termination compliance.
Created by an HR Expert Witness with 25+ years of California HR leadership experience.
Inside the Certificate Program you will learn how to:
Implement defensible wage & hour practices
Properly manage California leave laws and accommodations
Build compliant hiring, documentation, and termination processes
Protect your organization from common HR compliance mistakes
Completed the Essentials Program?
Now Build Your Complete California HR Compliance Framework
The California HR Compliance Essentials course provides a high-level overview of the laws every employer must understand.
The Certificate Program goes deeper, showing you how to apply those laws in real HR situations using practical frameworks, templates, and step-by-step processes.
You will move from knowing the rules to confidently managing compliance in the real world.
“Most compliance mistakes don’t happen because HR professionals don’t care—they happen because the rules are complex and the guidance is scattered. This program brings everything together into a clear, practical framework.” — Laurie Chua, HR Expert
Why Mastering California HR Compliance Is Essential For Confident HR Leadership
Most HR professionals understand the basics of California employment law — but struggle when it comes to applying those rules consistently in real workplace situations.
Before This Program
Second-guessing HR decisions because California employment laws are complex and constantly evolving
Concerned about handling employee issues that could escalate into legal disputes
Feeling overwhelmed by the volume of California wage, leave, and employment regulations
Struggling to find clear, practical guidance tailored to California employers
Frustrated by generic HR advice that doesn't account for California's strict legal requirements
Spending hours researching regulations without clear implementation guidance
Wondering if you're fully protecting your organization — and yourself — from compliance mistakes
After This Program
A structured California HR compliance framework you can apply across your organization
Clear Processes For Handling Complex HR Situations Confidently
Strong understanding of wage & hour rules, employee classifications, and leave management
Practical compliance tools, templates, and documentation frameworks
Confidence making HR decisions without constant second-guessing
Proven systems to reduce legal exposure and prevent common compliance mistakes
Faster, More Confident HR Decisions When Complex Situations Arise
Less time researching laws and more time implementing effective practices
The Essentials program helps you understand the laws.
The Certificate Program shows you how to apply them with confidence.
This program is built from real-world HR leadership experience and insights gained while serving as an
HR expert witness in employment litigation.
Join the first cohort of HR professionals building a defensible California compliance framework.
Special early access pricing for the first cohort launching May 1.
"After helping a small business client avoid a six-figure wage & hour lawsuit due to a simple misclassification, I realized most HR teams and owners are flying blind in California. That’s why I created this course—to give you the clarity I wish they had."
HERE IS WHAT YOU GET:
8 On-Demand Modules –
Learn at Your Own Pace
Concise, targeted video lessons covering the most critical compliance topics in under 10 minutes each—perfect for busy professionals who need results fast, and implement as needed.
Resource Guide – Quick Reference for Core Legal Concepts
A downloadable PDF that summarizes key California employment laws with links to state resources, regulation updates, and citations—making it easy to reinforce what you’ve learned and access what you need on the job.
Templates – Plug-and-Play
for Immediate Use
Use Pre-built, legally informed templates including job offer letters, termination checklists, classification guidelines, and policy samples you can customize and deploy quickly.
Implementation Roadmap
A step-by-step framework for applying what you learn inside your own organization.
Tools – Practical Documents to Make Compliance Easier
Tools like audit trackers, classification decision charts, and compliance calendars designed to help you identify gaps, track action steps, and stay organized as laws evolve.
Checklists
Step-by-Step Confidence Builders
Checklists for hiring, onboarding, wage & hour compliance, record retention, and terminations. These ensure no detail is missed—especially in high-risk areas like exempt classification and employee leave laws.
Quizzes – Test Your Knowledge,
Cement Your Confidence
Quick, scenario-based quizzes at the end of key modules to help you check comprehension and reinforce retention. Great for solo learners or team training rollouts.
Monthly Q&A Calls
Live group sessions to get your real-world questions answered directly by Laurie.
The Five Most Common Compliance Failures
Most compliance lawsuits don’t happen because employers intend to break the law — they happen because HR processes aren’t designed to handle complex California rules.
Wage & Hour Misclassification
Employees improperly classified as exempt, or meal and rest break requirements not consistently followed.
Risk: Wage and hour class actions, back pay liability, civil penalties, and attorney fees.
Inconsistent Employee Discipline
Different managers applying discipline differently without clear documentation standards.
Risk: Discrimination or retaliation claims.
Poor Documentation of HR Decisions
Important conversations, warnings, and performance concerns are not documented properly
.
Risk: Employers struggle to defend termination decisions.
Leave and Accommodation Mismanagement
Employers misunderstand the interaction between CFRA, FMLA, disability accommodations, and pregnancy disability leave.
Risk: Disability discrimination and failure-to-accommodate claims.
Termination Decisions Without a Clear Process
Employees are terminated without consistent review, documentation, or legal awareness.
Risk: Wrongful termination claims and costly employment litigation.
The California HR Compliance Certificate Program is designed to help HR professionals prevent these common compliance failures by implementing clear frameworks, documentation practices, and defensible HR decision processes.
LESSONS
CERTIFICATE CURRICULUM
8 modules | On-demand training | Lifetime access
The California HR Compliance Certificate Program walks through the core compliance areas every HR professional and employer must manage correctly in California. Each module focuses not only on understanding the law, but on how to apply it confidently in real workplace situations.
Why California Compliance Matters
Understand why California’s legal landscape requires a proactive and structured HR compliance approach.
Apply it at work:
Learn how to evaluate your organization’s current HR practices and identify areas where compliance risks commonly occur.
Foundations of California Employment Law
Understand the key legal principles that govern employer obligations and employee protections in California.
Apply it at work:
Apply these principles when making everyday HR decisions involving hiring, discipline, accommodations, and termination.
Wage & Hour
Compliance
Navigate California’s complex wage and hour rules, including minimum wage, overtime, meal and rest breaks, and employee classifications.
Apply it at work:
Learn how to review job classifications, audit wage practices, and implement policies that reduce the risk of wage and hour claims.
Hiring Documentation, Posters & Records Retention
Ensure hiring processes, required notices, and recordkeeping systems meet California compliance standards.
Apply it at work:
Build a compliant onboarding process and documentation system that supports consistent HR practices and legal defensibility.
Leaves, Benefits, & Employee Rights
Understand employee entitlements including paid sick leave, CFRA, disability accommodations, and other protected rights.
Apply it at work:
Learn how to manage leave requests and accommodation discussions while balancing operational needs and legal requirements.
Ending the Employment Relationship
Learn compliant practices for discipline, termination, layoffs, and final pay requirements under California law.
Apply it at work:
Apply structured decision-making and documentation practices that help protect the organization when employment relationships end.
Compliance Updates
Stay ahead of key legal developments and regulatory trends affecting California employers.
Apply it at work:
Learn how to build a process for monitoring legal changes and updating policies to keep your organization compliant.
California Employment Compliance Certificate
Demonstrate your mastery of core California HR compliance principles and earn your California Employment Compliance Certificate.
Apply it at work:
Apply what you’ve learned to build a practical compliance framework you can use confidently in your HR role.
This program focuses on practical HR decision-making — helping you apply California employment laws consistently and defensibly in real workplace situations.
Earn Your
California HR Compliance Certificate
Build the knowledge, frameworks, and practical tools needed to confidently manage California HR compliance in your organization.
Everything Included in the Certificate Program
As a Founding Cohort Member, You’ll Receive:
8 On-Demand Certificate Training Modules
5+ hours of step-by-step video training covering California employment law and the practical HR decisions that arise in real workplaces. You'll learn not only what the laws require, but how to apply them confidently in everyday HR decisions.
Resource Guide – Quick Reference for Core Legal Concepts
A downloadable PDF summarizing key California employment laws with links to state resources, regulation updates, and citations — so you can reinforce what you've learned and find what you need on the job.
Ready-to-Use Compliance Templates
Pre-built, legally informed templates including compliant offer letter language, wage notice references, documentation frameworks for HR decisions, and policy and process examples — ready to customize and deploy immediately.
Practical Compliance Tools
Audit trackers, classification decision charts, and compliance calendars to help you identify gaps, track action steps, and stay organized as laws evolve.
Step-by-Step Checklists
Checklists for hiring, onboarding, wage & hour compliance, record retention, and terminations — so no detail is missed in high-risk areas like exempt classification and employee leave.
Scenario-Based Quizzes
Quick knowledge checks at the end of key modules to reinforce retention and confirm comprehension — great for solo learners or team training rollouts.
Implementation Roadmap
A practical framework to evaluate your current compliance practices and implement improvements step by step — directly within your HR processes and workplace practices.
Founding Cohort Monthly Q&A Calls
Join live group sessions to ask questions about applying the program concepts to real workplace situations. As a founding cohort member, you'll be part of the first group of professionals building this compliance framework together — and connect with peers navigating the same California compliance challenges.
Lifetime Access to Updates
Stay ahead with ongoing access to training updates, legal refreshers, and improvements to tools and templates as California employment laws evolve.
Total Training:
5+ hours of on-demand instruction | Lifetime access to course materials, tools, and templates | Certificate issued upon completion
Founding Cohort Investment: $697
Includes 5+ hours of training, practical compliance tools, and lifetime access to program updates.
Price after May 1st $997
Created by Laurie Chua, HR expert and employment litigation expert witness with over 25 years of HR leadership experience. Instructor of HRPDG compliance training programs for California employers.
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MEET THE Instructor
Meet Laurie
As an HR compliance trainer, certified coach, and employment litigation expert witness, Laurie has seen firsthand how complex California employment law can be—and how overwhelming it can feel for HR professionals and business leaders trying to do the right thing.
Laurie has served as an expert witness in employment litigation, trained HR teams across industries, and designed practical compliance programs that help organizations reduce risk while supporting their employees.
Her teaching style is direct, clear, and rooted in real-world experience. You won’t get theory here—just actionable strategies that work.
25+ years of HR leadership experience supporting organizations across California and beyond—from startups to Fortune 500 companies
International HR trainer with deep expertise in California employment law and global HR standards
HR expert witness with real courtroom experience analyzing and testifying in complex employment litigation
Trainer and coach to hundreds of HR professionals and business owners seeking to build compliant, people-centered workplaces
Founder of HRPDG and instructor of practical compliance training programs designed specifically for California employers
"I built this certificate program to simplify what most people over complicate.
You don’t have to be a lawyer to stay compliant—you just need the right guidance and tools."
Laurie Chua, HR Expert
Who This Certificate Program Is Designed For
Ideal for professionals responsible for managing employees and employment compliance in California.
HR Professionals
Office managers & admins
aspiring hr professionals
Managers Making employment Decisions
Legal & Compliance teams
HR Consultants Serving California Clients
Whether you're leading HR, managing employees, or building your first team, this program provides practical guidance for navigating California employment compliance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly do I get when I buy this?
When you enroll, you get access to a complete step-by-step training program covering the most important areas of California employment compliance.
The program includes:
• On-demand video training covering wage & hour laws, employee classification, leave requirements, hiring documentation, and termination best practices
• Practical HR templates and compliance tools you can use immediately
• A structured implementation roadmap to apply what you learn in your organization
• Live Q&A sessions where you can ask real-world HR compliance questions
• Lifetime access to course updates as California laws evolve
This program is designed to help you move beyond simply understanding the law — and confidently apply it in real workplace situations.
Is there a satisfaction guarantee?
Yes! We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee, so if you’re not completely satisfied, you can get a full refund—no questions asked. Just send an email to [email protected] and we will get you taken care of.
What if I’m not an HR expert—will this course still help me?
Absolutely. This course was created specifically for HR professionals and small business owners who need a clear, straightforward way to understand California employment law. No legal background required—we break down complex topics into easy-to-follow lessons and give you real-world examples you can apply immediately.
How do I know this information is accurate and up to date?
Great question. The course is built and led by Laurie Chua, an HR expert witness with 25+ years of experience in California employment compliance. You'll also receive lifetime access to updates, so whenever laws change or new templates are added, you’re covered.
What if I still have questions after watching the videos?
You’re not on your own. The Founding Members Cohort program includes live monthly Q&A sessions where you can get your questions answered directly, plus guidance on how to apply what you’ve learned. It’s more than a course—it’s your ongoing compliance support system.
How is this different from just Googling, using ChatGPT or using free HR resources?
Free resources can explain employment laws, but they rarely show how to apply those rules consistently across real HR situations.
This program was designed from real-world HR leadership and employment litigation experience to help you build a clear compliance framework you can apply in your workplace.
Is this course approved for HR certification credits (SHRM or HRCI)?
While this program is not currently submitted for SHRM or HRCI credit approval, it is designed to provide practical, real-world knowledge that HR professionals can immediately apply in their organizations.
Many participants find the program valuable as continuing professional development because it focuses on real compliance challenges HR leaders face in California workplaces.
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The Cost of Compliance Mistakes Is Far Greater Than the Cost of Prevention
California employment law is complex — and even small mistakes can lead to costly consequences.
Many organizations rely on outdated templates, incomplete documentation, or inconsistent HR practices without realizing the legal exposure they create.
A single issue involving wage and hour compliance, leave management, or termination documentation can quickly escalate into an investigation, claim, or lawsuit.
This program was created to help HR professionals and business leaders avoid those situations by building a practical compliance framework they can apply every day.
Instead of second-guessing decisions or searching for answers under pressure, you'll have a clear system for managing HR compliance confidently and defensibly.
For Less Than the Cost of a Single HR Consultation
You can gain the knowledge, tools, and frameworks needed to manage California HR compliance more effectively.
For less than the cost of a single HR consultation, you gain the knowledge, tools, and frameworks to manage California HR compliance confidently — and defensibly.
Don't navigate California's complex employment laws alone.
This program gives you the frameworks, templates, and confidence to make defensible HR decisions — before a costly mistake forces your hand.
Founding Cohort: $697 ( Price increases to $997 on May 1, 2026)
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