CALIFORNIA CERTIFICATION:
Testing the Mastery of California’s HR
Laws
Presented by Grey Scott, SPHR HR Content Manager, HRCI
Everything You Wanted to Know . . .
• Who is a good candidate?
• General information on the new California designation and certification exam
• California certification Body of Knowledgey g • Recertification requirements
Who Should Take the CA Certification?
• Designed specifically for HR professionals practicing or who Designed specifically for HR professionals practicing or who have HR responsibilities within the state of California
“Because of the diverse demographics that employers face when working in the state, and the unique legal compliance and practice requirements, this designation is critical in determining an HR practitioner’s professional competence with California law”. Cornelia Springer, CAE, Executive Director of the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI)
Basics of the California Certification Exam
• Evolution of the exam
• California State Council of SHRMCalifornia State Council of SHRM • Practitioner survey
• Differences from federal law
• Exclusive of PHR/SPHR test specificationsp • Excludes municipality differences
Basics of the California Certification Exam
Examples of regulations different from federal law • Kin care
• Employment Development Department (EDD) requirements • Required supervisory training for SH prevention
• California WARN • Cal/OSHA
• California Family Rights Act (CFRA) • California Family Rights Act (CFRA) • Proposition 65
Basics of the California Certification Exam
• Applicant must hold current PHR or SPHR certification • Exam will be offered as a paper/pencil exam twice in 2007:
• April 22 Sacramento (CA Legal & Legislative Conference) • June 24 Las Vegas (SHRM Annual Conference)
• Exam will be offered as a computer-based exam starting December 2007
125 ti (100 d d 25 t t) •125 questions (100 scored and 25 pretest)
Basics of the California Certification Exam
• Two hours and fifteen minutes, structured testing environment • Exam will focus on the knowledge of the laws and practices
specific to the state of CA
• Only one exam level exists for both PHR and SPHR • Must maintain PHR/SPHR to maintain the CA designation • SPHR-CA pronounced “SPHR with state certification in
California”
California Body of Knowledge
(Test Specifications)
• Compensation and Benefits 26%
• Employee and Labor Relations 46%
• Leaves of Absence and Workers’ Compensation 17%
California Certification Facts
• 300 applications is 2007 goal
• Tests what a California HR practitioner needs to know to be successful in today’s dynamic HR environment
How are Questions Developed?
• Teams of certified HR professionals who have special training in item development write the questions • Every question passes three levels of review
• Item Development • Item Review • Forms Review
• Questions are “pre-tested” before being used as a “scored” question in the examination
About the Questions
• Application based not memorized information • Application-based, not memorized information • Best answer is based on California labor law
• Testing what a California HR practitioner needs to knowTesting what a California HR practitioner needs to know
California Certification Exam Scoring
• Tests are “equated” to ensure reliability • Tests are equated to ensure reliability • Passing scaled score = 500
Exam Application Process
• Read the 2007 HRCI California Certification Exam handbook thoroughly (available online or by request)
• Visit www.hrci.orgfor application materials • Pay attention to the deadlines:
• April 22 Exam: Deadline is March 23 (Apr 6 late deadline) • June 24 Exam: Deadline is May 23 (Jun 8 late deadline)
• December Window: Deadline is October 12 (Nov 16 late deadline) • December Window: Deadline is October 12 (Nov 16 late deadline) • Schedule your appointment early
Exam Preparation
• Read the body of knowledge (test specifications) • Decide on your personal study style:
• Self-study--California Learning System, California employment law reference books, etc.
• Study groups—chapters, employer groups, etc. • Preparation classes—universities, SHRM, etc.
HRCI does not endorse any particular preparation programs and multiple resources should be used when preparing for this exam.
After the Exam
• Immediate pass/fail status will not be available for paper/pencil testing.
• Detailed exam results will be mailed to your home address within three weeks of testing.
• If you pass, your certificate and pin will arrive with your score report.
Certification Benefits
• Ability to use the credential PHR-CA or SPHR-CA
• Letter recognizing achievement can be sent to your employer from HRCI per your request
• Sample press release is available online • Accessories available from the SHRMStore
• You’ll be part of the growing community of PHRs and SPHRs with state certification in California
• Quarterly e-newsletter, Certified Mail
Recertification
• Sixty (60) hours of recertification credit is required every three years OR must retake exam
• Credit may be earned in the following categories: • Continuing Education – no maximum hours
• Instruction – 20 hour maximum • On-the-job – 20 hour maximum
• Research/publishing – 20 hour maximumResearch/publishing 20 hour maximum • Leadership – 10 hour maximum
Recertification
• PHR-CAs or SPHR-CAs must have 15 hours of the 60 in PHR CAs or SPHR CAs must have 15 hours of the 60 in California-specific activities
• Online recertification tracking and application system at
www.hrci.org
• Holders of multiple designations will have their recert cycles p g y synchronized.
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Update your Certification Profile
Current contact information on file Links to various activities
Note Required Credit Hours
Submit Payment Online
Approved Provider/Approved for Credit
Programs
• Approved for Credit Program: Hosts of HR-related continuing education activities can submit individual HR-related education activities for pre-approval toward recertification credit.
• Approved Provider Program: Providers of multiple HR-related continuing education activities are approved for 3 years.
• Recertification credit is awarded on an hour-for-hour basis for time spent in the educational activity.
Questions?
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Contact HRCI
Human Resource Certification Institute 866-898-HRCI (4724)
[email protected] www.hrci.org
1800 Duke Street Alexandria, VA 22314
