The most basic of all classes included in the PHR program, HR fundamentals covers the quantitative abilities, contract and project management, HR concepts and technology and modern HR management.
A key portion of PHR certification training is being trained in the legal requirements of Affirmative Action, including knowing the legal stipulations of Executive Order 11246 (the Affirmative Action law) and studying past employment discrimination situations.
Health and Safety in the Workplace training covers the requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration as applied to employee safety programs. This training includes recognizing and identifying correct statements about OSHA and the OSH Act, as well as training in basic emergency procedures and knowing the Drug-Free Workplace Act.
Risk assessment and prevention is training to recognize and deal with a number of different risks in the workplace. This includes environmental health hazards, occupational safety and health standards and security and danger risks, as well as injury and illness prevention, workplace privacy investigation and workplace safety training programs.
Human Resources professional are required to be trained in the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993. This training includes the requirements of a company's FMLA policy, the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, accurately tracking employee FMLA leave, and understanding legal liability as it relates to the FMLA and ADA.