PHRca FREE Professional in Human Resources-California MCQ Questions and Answers 3

Question 1

What is the statute of limitations for filing a workplace discrimination complaint with California's Civil Rights Department (CRD)?

Accepted Answer

3 years from the discriminatory act

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180 days from the discriminatory act

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1 year from the discriminatory act

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5 years from the discriminatory act

Question 2

Under California law, which type of harassment requires only a single severe incident to be actionable?

Accepted Answer

Quid pro quo sexual harassment

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Verbal harassment based on gender

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Hostile work environment harassment

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Third-party customer harassment

Question 3

Which of the following is TRUE about California's requirements for sexual harassment prevention training?

Accepted Answer

All employers with 5 or more employees must provide training

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Only employers with 50 or more employees must provide training

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Training is only required for supervisory employees

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Training is voluntary but recommended by the state

Question 4

What is the reporting time pay requirement in California when an employee reports for a scheduled shift but is sent home early?

Accepted Answer

The employee must be paid for at least half the scheduled shift, with a minimum of 2 hours and maximum of 4 hours

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No pay is required if the employee works less than 1 hour

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The employee is entitled to pay for the full scheduled shift

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The employer must pay for a minimum of 1 hour only

Question 5

Under California law, how long must employers retain personnel records after an employee's termination?

Accepted Answer

3 years

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1 year

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2 years

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4 years

Question 6

Which California law provides whistleblower protections for employees who report violations of state or federal statutes?

Accepted Answer

Labor Code Section 1102.5

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California WARN Act

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FEHA Section 12940

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Business and Professions Code Section 17200