PHRca FREE Professional in Human Resources - California (PHRca) CA Leaves and Benefits Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

Under California's Paid Family Leave (PFL) program, what is the maximum duration of wage replacement benefits an employee can receive?

Accepted Answer

Up to 8 weeks

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Up to 12 weeks

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Up to 6 weeks

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Up to 4 weeks

Question 2

Which of the following is TRUE about California's Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL)?

Accepted Answer

PDL provides up to 4 months of job-protected leave

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PDL only applies to employers with 50 or more employees

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PDL requires the employee to have worked for at least 12 months

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PDL benefits are funded entirely by the employer

Question 3

An employee in California requests time off to donate an organ. Under California law, which statement is correct?

Accepted Answer

The employee is entitled to up to 30 business days of paid leave for organ donation

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The employee must use all accrued PTO before taking organ donation leave

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Organ donation leave is only available at employers with 50+ employees

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The employer may deny the request if it causes undue hardship

Question 4

Under California's Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act, how do paid sick leave accrual requirements apply?

Accepted Answer

Employees accrue at least 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked

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Employees accrue at least 1 hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked

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Sick leave accrual begins after 90 days of employment

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Only full-time employees are eligible for paid sick leave

Question 5

How does the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) differ from the federal FMLA regarding qualifying reasons for leave?

Accepted Answer

CFRA covers leave to bond with a child of a domestic partner, while FMLA does not

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CFRA requires a longer period of employment eligibility than FMLA

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CFRA provides a longer total leave duration than FMLA

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CFRA only applies to employers with 50 or more employees

Question 6

What is the employer threshold for compliance with California's CFRA as amended by SB 1383?

Accepted Answer

5 or more employees

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15 or more employees

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25 or more employees

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50 or more employees