PHRca FREE Professional in Human Resources-California Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

Under California law, what is the minimum number of employees required for an employer to be covered by the California Family Rights Act (CFRA)?

Accepted Answer

5 employees

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15 employees

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25 employees

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50 employees

Question 2

Which California agency is primarily responsible for enforcing workplace discrimination and harassment claims?

Accepted Answer

Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH/CRD)

Answer

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

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Employment Development Department (EDD)

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Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE)

Question 3

In California, how long does an employee have to file a wage claim with the Labor Commissioner for unpaid wages?

Accepted Answer

3 years

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1 year

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2 years

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4 years

Question 4

What is the California requirement for providing meal periods to non-exempt employees who work more than 5 hours in a day?

Accepted Answer

A 30-minute unpaid meal period

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A 15-minute paid meal period

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A 45-minute unpaid meal period

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A 60-minute paid meal period

Question 5

Under California's WARN Act (Cal-WARN), how many days of advance notice must employers provide before a mass layoff or plant closing?

Accepted Answer

60 days

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30 days

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90 days

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120 days

Question 6

Which of the following is TRUE about California's policy on non-compete agreements for employees?

Accepted Answer

They are generally void and unenforceable

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They are enforceable if limited to 1 year

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They are enforceable only for executives

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They are enforceable if the employee receives additional compensation