Master California Employment Relations, Risk & Compliance
California isn’t just another state—it’s the most complex employment law environment in the U.S. The Certified Employee Relations Professional™ – California (CERP–CA) designation is a rigorous, experience-based certification designed specifically for HR professionals, business partners, and employee relations specialists operating in California’s unique legal landscape.
Whether you're navigating PAGA claims, wage/hour regulations, CFRA/FEHA leave requirements, or high-risk terminations, CERP–CA arms you with the tools to manage employee relations with legal precision and strategic foresight.
What You’ll Learn:
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✅ California-Specific Leave Management & Disability Accommodation
Understand CFRA, FEHA, Pregnancy Disability Leave, and how to integrate ADA and interactive process requirements. -
✅ Wage & Hour Risk Mitigation
Deep dive into meal/rest break compliance, split shift premiums, reporting time pay, wage statement audits, and more. -
✅ Termination & Risk-Based Decision Making
Learn the CERP “Termination Concurrence” method for defensible separations and reduction in force planning. -
✅ Harassment Prevention & DEI Compliance
Go beyond AB 1825 by auditing DEI policies, retaliation protections, and how to respond to protected class complaints. -
✅ California Employee Relations Strategy
Handle claims, investigations, policy implementation, progressive discipline, and performance coaching—through a California lens. -
✅ Documentation & Legal Preparedness
Bulletproof your documentation for DFEH/CRD, EEOC, wage claims, and internal escalations.
Who Should Enroll:
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HR Business Partners supporting California teams
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ER Specialists and HR Compliance Officers
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Legal and Risk professionals managing workforce policy
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Multi-state HR leaders needing California fluency
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Startups or expanding companies hiring in CA
Why CERP–CA Stands Apart:
Most certifications are theoretical. CERP–CA is practical, action-driven, and grounded in decades of real-world HR and compliance leadership. It’s designed to prevent lawsuits, mitigate liability, and elevate your strategic value to the business.
Become the expert your company needs in California—where employment risk meets regulatory complexity.
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- C.E.R.T
- Termination Concurrence™
- Position Statement™
- Complex ER Matetrs
Certified Mediator
Certified Mediator
Resolve Tension Before It Escalates. Protect Performance. Preserve Culture.As a Certified Mediator, I offer more than just dispute resolution—I offer proactive, business-focused solutions through Workplace Mediation.Designed specifically for employers, this service helps executives, managers, and HR leaders address interpersonal tension, conflict, or breakdowns in trust before they damage collaboration, morale, productivity, or your bottom line. Whether it’s a conflict between team members, friction between leadership styles, or unresolved issues impacting performance, Workplace Mediation creates a structured, confidential space to rebuild alignment and restore momentum.
POSITION STATEMENT ™
POSITION STATEMENT ™
We specialize in high-impact Human Resources consulting with a focus on employee relations, compliance, and risk mitigation. Backed by over 30 years of experience and built on the proven methodology from the bookTermination Concurrence ™, we help companies navigate workplace investigations, complex terminations, and regulatory challenges with confidence and clarity. Whether you need a third-party investigator, help drafting a legally sound position statement, or leadership training on how to avoid costly mistakes, we deliver practical, defensible solutions that protect your people and your business.
Certified Employee Relations Professional
Certified Employee Relations Professional
The Certified Employee Relations Professional™ (CERP) designation is the premier certification for HR leaders, employee relations specialists, and business partners who manage workplace risk, conflict, and compliance. Built on real-world experience—not theory—CERP equips you with the tools to confidently navigate investigations, terminations, performance management, and leadership coaching with precision and legal foresight.
Whether you're working in the private sector, public agencies, labor environments, or global regions like California, India, or the EU, CERP is the gold standard for mastering the human side of HR—where risk meets resolution.