
HR Expert Witness • 25+ Years HR Leadership Experience • California Employment Compliance Course Specialist with expertise in California Employment Law
For HR professionals, business owners, and managers responsible for employees in California.
Created and taught by Laurie Chua — HR expert witness and compliance consultant with 25+ years helping organizations navigate California employment law.
Educational training. Not legal advice.
For legal questions, consult employment counsel.
Unsure which CA rules apply
Googling and guessing
Missing required notices/forms
Misclassifying exempt vs non-exempt
Clear baseline understanding
A checklist-style approach
Fewer preventable errors
Better questions to bring to counsel

Short, focused video modules covering California’s most important HR compliance basics.

A Training workbook and a California records-retention quick reference guide.

Essential new-hire notices, recommended onboarding forms, and basic termination documentation.

"I trust her completely"
"I've known Laurie for nearly 30 years as a colleague in HR. Her depth of knowledge in California employment law is unmatched. Her trainings are clear, relevant, and easy to apply."
- J. Warner, VP HR Leader


"Few people bring the depth of experience and clarity"
"Few people bring the depth of experience and clarity Laurie does to HR compliance.
This program is a valuable resource for organizations and individuals navigating California compliance requirements."
- S. Collins, Sr. HRBP Strategist


"Laurie brings the material to life "
"Laurie brings the material to life with real-world examples. She was incredibly organized, supportive, and diligent. Thanks to her guidance, I passed my HR Certification exam on my first try!"
- S. Mars, HRPBP

With more than 25 years of HR leadership experience, Laurie Chua has helped organizations—from small businesses to global companies—navigate California employment requirements and build strong HR practices.
As an HR compliance trainer and expert witness, Laurie has seen firsthand how complex California employment law can be—and how difficult it is for HR teams and business owners to keep up.
This program was created to provide clear, practical guidance you can use immediately.
Her teaching style is direct, clear, and rooted in real-world experience. You won’t get theory here—just actionable strategies that work.
25+ years of HR leadership experience supporting organizations across California and the U.S.
HR compliance trainer and expert witness with real-world employment law experience
• Trainer and coach to hundreds of HR professionals and business leaders

"I built this training to simplify what most people overcomplicate. You don’t have to be a lawyer to stay compliant—you just need the right guidance and tools."

Understand why California requires a more structured approach to HR compliance.

Understand the core principles that govern employer obligations .

California’s complex wage and hour laws, including overtime, meal breaks, and minimum wage rules.

Understand your obligations during the hiring process, required postings, and recordkeeping systems .

Gain clarity on employee entitlements including paid sick leave, family leave, disability accommodations, and more.

Learn the legal and procedural best practices for termination, layoffs, and final pay in California.

Stay ahead with a preview of the most important legal changes affecting California employers this year and next!
Build a clear foundation in California HR compliance
Gain essential insights and practical guidance to help you understand California’s most important HR requirements.

On-Demand Training Modules
Short video modules covering California’s core HR compliance topics.
Training Workbook
A guided workbook to help you organize the key concepts and apply them in your HR role.
Ongoing Access to Updates
Lifetime access to program updates and additional resources.
Bonus: Ready-to-Use Compliance Tools
Starter templates including new-hire notice examples and a records-retention guide.
Want to go deeper?
This Essentials program is the first step toward the full California HREQ Compliance Certificate.
Get immediate access today. If the training doesn’t deliver real value for your work, you can request a full refund within 30 days.

A clear introduction to California HR compliance fundamentals
A practical starting point for HR professionals and business leaders
Short, focused modules covering the most common compliance areas
Reference tools and starter templates you can use immediately
Legal advice or a substitute for employment counsel
A full compliance certification program
A deep dive into every California employment regulation
A replacement for internal HR processes or legal review
This program is designed to give you clarity, confidence, and a solid foundation for managing employees in California.
Many participants begin with Essentials and later continue into the California HR Compliance Certificate for deeper implementation training.
Participants receive:
A Certificate of Completion for your professional training records
90 minutes of professional development training
Practical guidance based on real-world HR experience
This training may qualify for self-reported continuing education credit depending on your certification requirements.

When you enroll, you get immediate access to a complete, step-by-step training on the most critical areas of California employment law—delivered in clear, easy-to-follow video lessons designed for busy HR professionals and small business owners.
Here’s what’s included:
-- On-demand video modules covering wage & hour laws, leave requirements, required training, and more.
-- California-specific compliance New Hire Packet, New Hire Acknowledgement Templates—no guesswork or starting from scratch.
-- A Workbook to help you take notes and apply the training directly to your business or HR role.
-- Lifetime access to the course and all future updates, so you’ll always stay current—even as California laws evolve.
You’re not just buying information—you’re investing in peace of mind, confidence, and the tools to protect your business and do HR right in California.
Yes. Participants who complete the training receive a Certificate of Completion documenting 90 minutes of professional development training in California HR compliance. The certificate may be retained for your professional training records.
Yes! We offer a 30-day satisfaction guarantee, so if you’re not completely satisfied, you can get a full refund—no questions asked. Just send an email to [email protected] and we will get you taken care of
Absolutely. This course was created specifically for HR professionals and small business owners who need a clear, straightforward way to understand California employment law. No legal background required—we break down complex topics into easy-to-follow lessons and give you real-world examples you can apply immediately.
Great question. The course is built and led by Laurie Chua, an HR expert witness with 25+ years of experience in California employment compliance. You'll also receive lifetime access to updates, so whenever laws change or new templates are added, you’re covered.
Free tools like Google or ChatGPT can be helpful for quick searches, but they often provide generic, incomplete, or outdated information—and they rarely account for California’s complex and ever-changing employment laws. Even AI tools can get it wrong.
This course delivers clear, accurate, California-specific guidance, built by a certified HR expert witness with over 30 years of hands-on experience. I’ve taught both SHRM and HRCI California compliance programs, so you’re learning from someone who understands how to translate legal requirements into real-world HR practices that work.
Unlike those programs this training is offered at a fraction of the cost, with lifetime updates and practical templates you can implement right away.
This program distills what would take weeks of reading, Googling, or consulting into less than two hours of screen time. You’ll know exactly what to do—and what to avoid—to stay compliant and protect your business.
No. This training provides educational information and practical HR guidance but does not constitute legal advice. Employers should consult qualified employment counsel for legal advice specific to their situation.
No — this is the foundational program. The Certificate program is the implementation-level training with deeper templates and structured processes.
This program is designed for HR professionals, business owners, office managers, and consultants responsible for managing employees in California. It is particularly helpful for organizations that do not have a large internal HR department but still need to understand California compliance requirements.
Many participants find the training pays for itself the first time it helps them avoid a compliance mistake or quickly find the right approach to a workplace issue. Instead of spending hours researching California employment rules across multiple sources, this program gives you a clear, structured overview of the most important areas employers face.
You’re not on your own. Participants may send questions to [email protected] and we will do our best to provide guidance or point you toward the appropriate resources.
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CalHREQ™ is a compliance education and certificate program operated by HRPDG, LLC.
This program provides educational information and does not constitute legal advice.