PHRca FREE Professional in Human Resources - California (PHRca) CA Wage and Hour Laws Questions and Answers 3

Question 1

Under California law, when must an employer pay an employee who is terminated involuntarily?

Accepted Answer

At the time of termination

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Within 24 hours of termination

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By the next regular payday

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Within 72 hours of termination

Question 2

What is the California requirement for reporting time pay when an employee reports to work but is sent home early?

Accepted Answer

Pay for at least two hours or half the scheduled shift, whichever is greater

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Pay for at least one hour of work

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Pay for the full scheduled shift

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Pay for at least four hours regardless of shift length

Question 3

Which of the following is TRUE about California's rules on itemized wage statements?

Accepted Answer

Statements must include gross and net wages, total hours worked, and all deductions

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Employers must only provide them upon employee request

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Statements must include the employer's address and the employee's Social Security number

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Statements are only required for hourly employees, not salaried workers

Question 4

In California, what is the overtime rate for hours worked beyond 12 in a single workday?

Accepted Answer

Double the regular rate

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Regular rate of pay

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One and one-half times the regular rate

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Triple the regular rate

Question 5

How frequently must California employers pay non-exempt employees?

Accepted Answer

Semimonthly, with specific pay date requirements

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Weekly

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Biweekly

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Monthly, by the last business day

Question 6

Under California law, what is required when an employer provides uniforms to employees?

Accepted Answer

The employer must provide and maintain the uniforms at no cost to the employee

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The employee must pay for the uniform through payroll deduction

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The cost may be split equally between employer and employee

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Uniform costs can be deducted from the final paycheck only