Certified Employee Relations Professional™ – California

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:

• ✅ 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:

• HR Business Partners supporting California teams

• ER Specialists and HR Compliance Officers

• Legal and Risk professionals managing workforce policy

• Multi-state HR leaders needing California fluency

• 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.