PHRca PHRCA Compliance and Risk Management Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

Under California's WARN Act, how many days of advance notice must an employer provide before a mass layoff affecting 50 or more employees?

Accepted Answer

60 days

Answer

California's WARN Act requires employers to give 60 days' written notice before a mass layoff, relocation, or plant closure affecting 50 or more workers.

Question 2

Which California agency is primarily responsible for enforcing workplace safety and health regulations?

Accepted Answer

Cal/OSHA

Answer

Cal/OSHA (Division of Occupational Safety and Health) enforces workplace safety and health standards in California.

Question 3

What is the statute of limitations for filing a wage claim with the California Labor Commissioner for unpaid overtime?

Accepted Answer

3 years

Answer

Employees generally have three years to file a wage claim for unpaid overtime under California's statute of limitations.

Question 4

Which of the following is required under California's Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP)?

Accepted Answer

A written workplace safety plan with employee training

Answer

California requires every employer to establish and maintain a written IIPP that includes employee training, hazard identification, and correction procedures.

Question 5

Under California law, what is the maximum penalty per violation for willful failure to carry workers' compensation insurance?

Accepted Answer

Up to $100,000 plus imprisonment

Answer

Failing to carry workers' compensation insurance in California is a criminal offense punishable by up to $100,000 in fines and up to one year in county jail.

PHRca - Professional in Human Resources - California Practice Test

PHRca - Professional in Human Resources - California Practice Test

PHRca PHRCA Compliance and Risk Management Questions and Answers 2