California Compliance in Action: Master Meal & Rest Periods Now! 1.5 Credits
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Navigating the intricacies of California's meal and rest period laws can be a daunting task for HR professionals, but mastering these regulations is critical for ensuring a fair and compliant work environment.
Are you confident that your company is in full compliance with California’s strict standards? Are you aware of the legal risks associated with non-compliance? In this CPE Course, we’ll dive deep into these complex requirements, breaking down the core principles and providing you with practical tools to ensure your company is meeting the necessary standards.
California’s meal and rest period laws are not just guidelines but statutory requirements that can have serious legal consequences if mishandled. We will review key elements such as the fundamental requirements for meal breaks, the significance of the Brinker decision, and specific topics like waivers and on-call rest periods. By understanding common violations and the penalties associated with them, you’ll be better equipped to prevent costly mistakes in your organization. Furthermore, we’ll explore best practices and real-life examples of recent legal settlements to highlight the importance of strict adherence to these laws.
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By the end of this CPE Course, you'll not only understand the legal framework surrounding meal and rest periods but also have actionable strategies to implement these practices at your company. This will not only safeguard your organization from penalties but will also help foster a positive and legally compliant workplace culture.
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| Business Law for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) | 1.5 CPE | Eligible |
| Business Law for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) | 1.5 CPE | Eligible |
| Business Law for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) | 1.5 CPE | Eligible |
Credits
1.5
Course Level
Basic
Instructional Method
QAS Self Study
Group Internet Based
Pre-requisites
None
Advance Preparation
None
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Melveen Stevenson is a sought-after human resources consultant and business advisor. As a certified HR professional with a background in accounting and finance, she helps companies to navigate the human resources “jungle” of compliance, human capital, and leadership challenges. In doing so, she empowers companies to strengthen their infrastructure from the inside out, specifically through leadership development, operations, training, employee engagement, and executive coaching.
Melveen speaks on key topics to empower companies with the latest research and best practices for increasing engagement, enhancing leadership presence, and optimizing diverse workforce groups.
Over the last 20 years, Melveen has held leadership positions in human resources operations, supply chain, and talent management at international companies in food manufacturing, medical devices, and consumer products. She was also a faculty member at California State University-Dominguez Hills. She has spent most of her career in California, and has expertise in the state’s complicated employment regulations.
Melveen is certified through the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM-SCP) and the Human Resources Certification Institute (SPHR).
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MS
This was a great training and the presenter was very knowledgeable and spoke clearly and made sure to explain things well enough that it was less confusing than reading the information online. I would recommend this training to anyone that has employees in California.
RB
Appreciated the clear and concise presentation on the CA meal periods and rest periods as it is challenging reading thru and interpreting the CA regulations. This was effectively presented.
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