PHRca PHRCA Hiring and Onboarding Practices Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

Under California law, when must an employer provide a new hire with a written notice containing their rate of pay, pay period, and employer information?

Accepted Answer

At the time of hiring

Answer

California Labor Code Section 2810.5 requires employers to provide this written notice at the time of hiring.

Question 2

Which California regulation requires employers to provide sexual harassment prevention training to new supervisory employees within six months of hire?

Accepted Answer

FEHA regulations under Government Code 12950.1

Answer

Government Code Section 12950.1 mandates that supervisory employees receive two hours of sexual harassment prevention training within six months of assuming a supervisory position.

Question 3

An employer in California uses a pre-employment background check and discovers an applicant has a prior conviction. Under the Fair Chance Act, what must the employer do before taking adverse action?

Accepted Answer

Notify the applicant and conduct an individualized assessment

Answer

California's Fair Chance Act (AB 1008) requires employers to conduct an individualized assessment and notify the applicant before making any adverse employment decision based on conviction history.

Question 4

During onboarding in California, which document must employers provide to new hires informing them of their rights regarding paid sick leave?

Accepted Answer

EDD pamphlet DE 2511

Answer

Employers must provide new hires with EDD pamphlet DE 2511, which explains California's Paid Family Leave program, as part of onboarding documentation.

Question 5

A California employer is structuring its onboarding program. Which of the following is required under Cal/OSHA for new employees?

Accepted Answer

Injury and Illness Prevention Program training before starting work tasks

Answer

Cal/OSHA requires employers to have an Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) and train new employees on workplace safety hazards before they begin work tasks.

PHRca - Professional in Human Resources - California Practice Test

PHRca - Professional in Human Resources - California Practice Test

PHRca PHRCA Hiring and Onboarding Practices Questions and Answers 2