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California Onboarding, Employee Policies, and Required Training

Format: Self-Paced
Course Duration: 1 hrs 0 mins
SHRM Professional Development Credits: 1.0
HRCI California Recertification Credits: 1.0
Certificate of Completion

California has some of the most complex and detailed onboarding and employment policy requirements in the country. In this self-paced course, you'll learn how to navigate the essential steps in onboarding new employees in California — from completing required state and federal documentation to ensuring compliance with new hire reporting, work permits for minors, and mandatory notices. Led by senior HR leader Cyndi Dodge, this course is packed with real-world insights to help HR professionals stay organized and compliant in a constantly evolving regulatory environment.

You'll also explore best practices for maintaining and enforcing employee policies, from technology use and workplace safety to NDAs, arbitration agreements, and severance. The course concludes with a deep dive into California’s strict harassment prevention training requirements, helping you confidently manage the timing, content, and delivery of training that protects both your employees and your organization. Whether you're new to California HR compliance or looking for a structured refresher, this course delivers practical guidance you can use immediately.

NOTE: The information provided in this course should only be used as a guide. Always consult an attorney when making decisions based on the topics discussed in this course. Laws change, so always check to make sure you are following up-to-date practices.

Instructor:

Cyndi Dodge

Cyndi Dodge is an accomplished global HR professional with over 15 years of senior HR experience in the oil & gas, manufacturing, healthcare and hospitality industries. She is responsible for...

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Lessons

Introduction

Onboarding

Employing Minors

Employment Policies & Agreements

Harassment Prevention Policy & Training

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