PHRca PHRCA CA Wage and Hour Laws Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

Under California law, what is the maximum number of hours a non-exempt employee can work before daily overtime applies?

Accepted Answer

8 hours

Answer

10 hours

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12 hours

Answer

6 hours

Question 2

Which California agency is primarily responsible for enforcing wage and hour laws?

Accepted Answer

Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE)

Answer

Employment Development Department (EDD)

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Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH)

Answer

California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR)

Question 3

Under California's reporting time pay rules, if an employee reports to work but is sent home after 2 hours of an 8-hour shift, what is the minimum pay owed?

Accepted Answer

4 hours of pay

Answer

2 hours of pay

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6 hours of pay

Answer

8 hours of pay

Question 4

How frequently must California employers pay non-exempt employees?

Accepted Answer

Semimonthly or every two weeks

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Weekly

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Monthly

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At the employer's discretion

Question 5

What is the California penalty for an employer who willfully fails to pay final wages upon involuntary termination?

Accepted Answer

Waiting time penalties of up to 30 days of wages

Answer

A flat fine of $500

Answer

Double the unpaid wages only

Answer

No penalty if paid within 10 days

Question 6

Which of the following meal period rules applies under California law for a shift exceeding 5 hours?

Accepted Answer

An unpaid meal period of at least 30 minutes

Answer

A paid 15-minute meal break

Answer

A paid meal period of at least 20 minutes

Answer

No meal period is required until 6 hours