Professional in Human Resources-California MCQ Flashcards

Under California's pregnancy disability leave (PDL), how much leave is an eligible employee entitled to?

Answer: 4 months (up to 17⅓ weeks)

California's PDL provides up to 4 months (approximately 17⅓ weeks) of leave for pregnancy disability, separate from CFRA leave.

Which of the following best describes California's 'ban the box' law (AB 1008) requirements?

Answer: Employers may not ask about criminal history before a conditional job offer

AB 1008 prohibits most California employers from inquiring about criminal history until after a conditional job offer has been extended.

Under California's final paycheck rules, if an employee resigns with at least 72 hours' notice, when must they receive their final pay?

Answer: On their last day of work

If an employee gives at least 72 hours' notice of resignation, California Labor Code §202 requires final pay be provided on the last day of work.

A California employer wants to implement a mandatory arbitration agreement for new hires. Under AB 51, what is the rule?

Answer: Employers cannot require employees to waive their right to a jury trial as a condition of employment

California's AB 51 prohibits employers from requiring employees to sign arbitration agreements as a condition of employment, though its interaction with federal preemption has been subject to litigation.

Under California's rest period law, how often must employers provide rest breaks to non-exempt employees?

Answer: One 10-minute rest break for every 4 hours worked or major fraction thereof

California IWC Wage Orders require a 10-minute paid rest break for every 4 hours worked or major fraction thereof.

Under California Labor Code §1102.5, which type of disclosure is protected from retaliation?

Answer: Disclosures of information the employee reasonably believes violates a law, rule, or regulation

Labor Code §1102.5 protects employees who disclose information they reasonably believe reveals a violation of law, regulation, or rule to various parties including supervisors and government agencies.

Which of the following statements about California's mandatory sexual harassment prevention training is correct?

Answer: Supervisors must complete 2 hours and non-supervisors 1 hour of training every 2 years

SB 1343 requires supervisors to complete 2 hours of sexual harassment prevention training and non-supervisory employees to complete 1 hour, both every two years.