SHRM California Law HR Specialty Credential
Gain the critical knowledge needed to develop employment guidelines that satisfy the intricate California labor code – including 52 updated CA laws for 2024, minimize potential litigation risks, and meet the strategic objectives of your organization. The SHRM California Law HR Specialty Credential allows you to experience the full scope of dynamic and unique challenges human resource professionals face on a daily basis while leading workforces in California. Its more than just mitigating risk, earning this credential will empower you to run a high-performing, compliant business in this incredibly complex terrain.
The SHRM California Law HR Specialty Credential learning package includes all three of the following components:
- Enrollment the California HR: Applying CA Law to Employment Practices program. This program includes an eLearning course called Foundations of CA Employment Law that should be completed before the program begins.
- Five comprehensive SHRM e-Learning courses on California-specific topics:
- CA Wage and Hour Laws
- CA Privacy, Safety and Security
- CA Mandated Benefits and Workers Compensation Insurance
- CA Protected Leaves of Absence
- CA Employee and Employer Relations
- Pass an online California knowledge assessment.
After passing the assessment, add your Specialty Credential to your email signature, resume and social media profiles, proving your specialty in California HR to your employer and your network.
Jonathan A. Siegel

Jonathan A. Siegel is a principal in the Orange County, California, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. He has spent more than 27 years at Jackson Lewis representing employers in workplace law matters. In 2009, Jonathan was recognized as one of the Top 100 Labor Attorneys in America. In 2020 and 2021, Jonathan was recognized in Best Lawyers in America.
Jonathan provides advice and counsel to employers regarding various issues including wage and hour, reduction in force, discipline, leave management, labor, harassment and discrimination issues.
Jonathan has represented management in NLRB elections, unfair labor practice proceedings, collective bargaining and arbitrations.
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