HR Compliance for Small Teams & Departments of One: 5-Day Certification

Practical HR Training for Small Teams to Handle Compliance, Performance, and Workforce Issues

Approved for HRCI and SHRM recertification credits
Michele A. Mathews Michele A. Mathews
This 5-day certification equips solo HR professionals and small team leaders with the tools to manage compliance effectively. Gain practical skills in hiring, FMLA/ADA leave, investigations, wage and hour rules, and performance management. Protect your organization, minimize risk, and strengthen the impact of your small team or department of one.

Course Outcomes

    • Apply HR Compliance Across Key Employment Laws
    • Implement HR Essentials in Compliant Hiring Practices
    • Administer FMLA and ADA Leave With Confidence
    • Conduct Defensible Workplace Investigations Using HR Foundations
    • Maintain Accuracy in Wage and Hour Compliance
    • Strengthen Performance Management and Disciplinary Skills
    • Carry Out Terminations in Full Legal Compliance
    • One certification exam attempt is included

Outline

This 5-day certification builds a strong foundation in HR compliance and workforce management. Learn compliant hiring, FMLA/ADA leave, harassment prevention, wage and hour accuracy, and performance management. Gain practical HR skills to reduce risk, protect your organization, and strengthen your professional impact.

Day 1: Overview and Hiring – Avoiding Legal Pitfalls

  • Crafting effective and legally sound job descriptions
  • Conducting structured interviews and avoiding common pitfalls
  • Developing compliant offer letters
  • Understanding Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) compliance requirements
  • Navigating the nuances of at-will employment
  • Distinguishing between exempt vs. non-exempt employees under the FLSA

Day 2: FMLA and ADA Compliance

  • Understanding employer and employee responsibilities under FMLA and ADA
  • Managing various leave options and reinstatement rights
  • Handling medical documentation appropriately
  • Mastering the ADA interactive process for reasonable accommodations
  • Understanding the interplay between ADA, FMLA, and workers' compensation

Day 3: Preventing Harassment and Conducting Investigations

  • Developing and implementing effective anti-harassment policies
  • Conducting impactful anti-harassment training
  • Establishing clear investigation procedures
  • Conducting fair, thorough, and confidential investigations
  • Applying documentation best practices for investigations
  • Implementing corrective actions and understanding the Farragher-Ellerth defense

Day 4: FLSA, Wage and Hour Issues

  • Identifying and preventing employee misclassification errors
  • Defining and tracking compensable time accurately
  • Calculating overtime for non-exempt employees
  • Addressing compensability for after-hours work, travel time, and training
  • Understanding rules for interns, volunteers, and student workers

Day 5: Performance Management and Terminations

  • Creating performance documentation that serves as a legal defense
  • Using strategies for clear, objective, and actionable feedback
  • Implementing progressive discipline systems effectively
  • Reducing legal risk during disciplinary processes
  • Following compliant termination procedures
  • Best practices for termination meetings and final pay

What's Included

The HR Compliance for Small Teams & Departments of One: 5-Day Certification course includes the following:

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    Course access and recordings

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    Course materials

    Includes PDFs of the presentation and any additional resources provided by the expert presenter
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    Certificates and exams

    • Certificate of attendance included with all courses
    • Certification courses include one exam attempt
    • Successful graduates will receive an official certification along with verified digital credentials
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    Class experience

    • Live sessions are small and focused to support questions and discussion
    • Self-paced on-demand courses allow you to move through the material on your own schedule
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Who Should Attend?

  • HR Managers and HR Directors
  • HR Generalists and Specialists
  • HR Business Partners
  • Small Business Owners / Office Managers
  • Supervisors and Team Leaders
  • Payroll and Benefits Professionals
  • Operations Managers / Administrators
  • Compliance Officers / Risk Managers
  • Nonprofit and Education Administrators
  • New or Aspiring HR Professionals
APPROVAL AND VALIDITY

Credits

  • This program has been approved for 7.5 general recertification credit hours toward PHR, SPHR, and GPHR recertification through the HR Certification Institute.
  • This program is valid for 7.5 PDCs for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP.
Approval and validity

Certifications

A comprehensive online exam will be administered at the end of the course to assess your knowledge and understanding of principles and practices. The exam must be completed within 60 days of the last live event or the date of on-demand purchase. A paid extension may be requested for a maximum completion window of 120 days, after which the exam window closes.

Certification: Upon successful completion of the final exam (with a score of 80% or higher) and meeting the attendance requirements, you will receive a digital credential, validating your expertise and commitment to advancing your career.

*Certification delivered via email within 5-7 business days of passing.

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Your Instructor

Michele A. Mathews
ABOUT —

Michele A. Mathews

HR

  • Founder of Mathews’ HR & Safety Consulting
  • Previously Director of Corporate Human Resources and Corporate Risk Mitigation and Safety Compliance Officer for a mid-sized senior living organization

Michele has over 20 years of progressive human resources management, safety program development, and workforce risk mitigation experience spanning construction, education, government, healthcare, manufacturing, non-profit, and senior living industries. She started Mathews’ HR & Safety Consulting Services after having an increase of business owners reaching out for guidance and assistance due to the recognition she was receiving regionally for her procedures and training. Michele is an OSHA Authorized Trainer and has both the Professional Human Resources (PHR) and Society for Human Resources Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) designations.

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HR Compliance for Small Teams & Departments of One: 5-Day Certification
5 Sessions 90 Minutes Each
September 21-25, 2026 | 1:00-2:30 PM ET
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