PHRca PHRCA Leaves of Absence and Benefits Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

Under California law, how many days of paid sick leave must employers provide to eligible employees annually as of 2024?

Accepted Answer

5 days

Answer

California law requires employers to provide at least 5 paid sick days (40 hours) per year to eligible employees under SB 616.

Question 2

Which of the following is TRUE about California Paid Family Leave (PFL) benefits?

Accepted Answer

PFL provides approximately 60-70% of weekly wages for up to 8 weeks

Answer

California PFL provides approximately 60-70% of weekly wages for up to 8 weeks, but it does not guarantee job protection on its own.

Question 3

An employee requests time off under CFRA to care for a registered domestic partner with a serious health condition. What is the employer's obligation?

Accepted Answer

Grant the request since CFRA covers care for registered domestic partners

Answer

CFRA specifically covers leave to care for a registered domestic partner with a serious health condition, which is broader than federal FMLA coverage.

Question 4

What is the maximum duration of Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL) available to eligible California employees?

Accepted Answer

17.3 weeks (4 months)

Answer

California PDL provides up to four months (17.3 weeks) of leave for employees disabled by pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

Question 5

An employer with 12 employees in California terminates an employee who took time off to attend a child's school activity. Which law may have been violated?

Accepted Answer

California Labor Code Section 230.8

Answer

California Labor Code Section 230.8 allows employees of companies with 25 or more employees to take time off for school activities, but this employer with only 12 employees would not be covered.

PHRca - Professional in Human Resources - California Practice Test

PHRca - Professional in Human Resources - California Practice Test

PHRca PHRCA Leaves of Absence and Benefits Questions and Answers 2