California HR Conference

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HRIS

Human Resources Information System - the core software that holds employee records, org structure, payroll inputs and reporting data, and usually acts as the system of record that other HR tools integrate with.

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ATS

Applicant Tracking System - software used to post roles, collect applications, screen and track candidates through the hiring pipeline, and report on time-to-fill and source quality.

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LMS

Learning Management System - the platform used to assign, deliver and track employee training, compliance courses and certification renewal.

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Total rewards

The combined value an employer offers: base pay, bonuses, equity, health and retirement benefits, paid leave, recognition and development. HR teams use the term when comparing offers or designing retention packages.

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People analytics

The practice of using workforce data such as headcount, attrition, engagement scores and hiring funnel metrics to answer business questions and test whether an HR intervention actually worked.

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Employee value proposition (EVP)

The package of pay, benefits, culture and career opportunity an employer promises in exchange for performance, usually expressed in recruitment marketing and retention conversations.

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FMLA

Federal Family and Medical Leave Act - gives eligible employees up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year for specified family or medical reasons. It does not itself require paid leave.

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FEHA

California Fair Employment and Housing Act - the state law prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment and housing, enforced by the California Civil Rights Department.

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Exempt vs non-exempt

Fair Labor Standards Act classification: non-exempt employees are entitled to minimum wage and overtime protections, while exempt employees are salaried and generally not entitled to overtime.

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COBRA

Federal Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act - lets eligible employees and dependents continue group health coverage for a limited period after a qualifying event, usually at their own cost.

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Open enrollment

The annual window when employees choose or change benefits such as medical, dental, vision and flexible spending accounts, and when HR teams run eligibility and rate updates.

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Pay transparency

Laws requiring employers to disclose pay ranges or pay data. California requires many employers to include pay scales in job postings and to report pay data by category.

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Contingent workforce

Non-permanent labour including contractors, temps, freelancers and gig workers, typically managed jointly by HR, procurement and legal.

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EAP

Employee Assistance Program - a confidential employer-funded service offering counselling, crisis support and referrals, often used as part of a wellbeing or benefits package.