HR Compliance Certification School Schedule

Class 1: Introduction to Human Resources Compliance  

Class 2: Fair Labor Standards Act Fundamentals  

Class 3: Occupational Health & Safety Act Fundamentals  

Class 4: Harassment & Discrimination Fundamentals  

Class 5: Pre-employment Screening Fundamentals  

Class 6: Leave Policy Fundamentals  

Class 7: Employment Retirement Income Security Act Fundamentals  

Class 8: Record Retention Fundamentals  

Class 9: Study Session  

Welcome & The Power of Purpose
This session highlights the critical connection between financial wellness and the operational excellence of HR, demonstrating how the credit union’s purpose is realized through the collective efforts of its team.  

Creating and Maintaining Exceptional Credit Union Culture  
In this session, we’ll explore how to intentionally build and sustain a credit union culture that reflects your mission, values, and commitment to members.

Recruiting, Paying and Retaining Frontline Employees: Credit Unions vs. McDonalds
This session will explore how credit unions can differentiate themselves as employers by leveraging mission-driven culture, growth opportunities, and meaningful benefits. Participants will learn how McDonald’s has mastered employee recruitment and retention through streamlined processes, competitive pay, and perks—and how to adapt those lessons for the credit union space.  

Litigation Update  
This session will explore the latest trends and developments in human resources litigation, offering valuable insights for HR professionals, managers, and legal teams. Attendees will gain an understanding of the most common legal challenges facing employers today.

Employee Handbook Fundamentals
This session will explore what policies should be eliminated from your handbook and how to draft and implement policies to help you avoid claims and liability.

Workforce Planning/Organizational Structure  
Through this session, participants will explore key principles of workforce planning, including forecasting future talent needs, evaluating workforce gaps, and implementing succession planning to ensure leadership continuity. Attendees will also learn how to structure their organizations to enhance collaboration, decision-making, and service delivery in a dynamic environment. 

Managing a Multi-State Workforce: Payroll to Privacy

Compensation Planning and Employee Evaluations 

The Impact of the New Administration on HR Laws & Regulations: What to Expect

Pay and Benefits Strategies  
In this engaging session, we’ll examine the growing trend of weekly pay, the increasing importance of flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) policies, and the rise of "Pick Your Own" benefits plans.

The Hidden Employee Burden: Financial Well-Being and How to Impact It  
This session will explore practical strategies to support employees’ financial health, from offering financial education programs to rethinking compensation and benefits packages. 

FMLA Deep Dive
This session goes beyond the basics of the Family and Medical Leave Act and explores difficult issues.

Roundtable – Ask the Experts