Sessions
Concurrent Session
California HR Boot Camp
Congressional C
Monday 03/14/2016 03:45 PM - 05:15 PM
1.50 SHRM PDCs, 1.50 California Credit
| Competencies: HR Expertise, Business Acumen
| Intended Audience: Mid-Level
Workplace Application:
You will obtain tools to navigate the complex employment landscape of California and will learn practical skills for reducing liability.
This session is dedicated to companies headquartered outside of California with operations in California or for firms just entering the California HR arena. The session will cover some of California’s complex and often confusing employment laws, including the “danger zones” where HR professionals need to be savvy. Exercise your brain and tone your HR muscles so that you are able to recognize the issues that can present risks to your organization in California. In this session, you will explore:
- Key elements of California wage and hour law—timekeeping, meal and rest periods, make-up time, final wages, etc.
- Exempt and nonexempt employee classifications and how California’s rules differ from the federal guidelines.
- Leave administration—California's unique leave laws, PDL, CFRA, bone marrow/organ donation, military spousal leave, children's school leave and others.
- Harassment and discrimination—a primer on California’s protected categories and the uniqueness of handling complaints.
- Employee benefits—regulations related to vacation, sick time, PTO, kin care, etc.
