California Compliance

California employment compliance can feel overwhelming for HR professionals, especially when you support teams across multiple states. This self-paced HR Jetpack course, led by Cyndi Dodge, gives you a clear big-picture view of how California got here and why the rules look the way they do today. You will explore the historical, cultural, and political forces that shaped worker protections, the impact of headcount thresholds, and the role of different industries in driving unique requirements. From wage orders to Cal/OSHA, CCPA, HIPAA, leaves of absence, accommodations, and Cal-COBRA, you will see how all the pieces connect so you can understand the “why” behind the “what.”

The course then turns that context into practical guidance for HR. You will walk through key leave and accommodation rules, posting and recordkeeping expectations, privacy and security obligations, and the real consequences of non-compliance, including PAGA and class actions. You will also learn how to build a proactive compliance culture through training, policy updates, coordination with legal and IT, and smart use of technology and analytics. By the end, you will be better prepared to advise leaders, support managers, and design HR practices that protect employees, reduce risk, and strengthen the organization in California’s complex regulatory environment.