PHRca Employee Relations and Lifecycle 2

Question 1

Under California law, what is the maximum amount of time an employer has to provide a final paycheck to an employee who is involuntarily terminated?

Accepted Answer

Immediately at time of termination

Answer

California Labor Code §201 requires that wages be paid immediately upon involuntary termination or discharge.

Question 2

A newly hired employee in California must receive a Wage Theft Prevention Act notice within how many days of hire?

Accepted Answer

At time of hire

Answer

California Labor Code §2810.5 requires the written notice be provided to non-exempt employees at the time of hire.

Question 3

California's CFRA baby bonding leave differs from FMLA in that CFRA allows leave for a new child for up to:

Accepted Answer

12 weeks

Answer

CFRA provides up to 12 weeks of baby bonding leave, but unlike FMLA it does not cover pregnancy disability, which is covered separately under PDL.

Question 4

Under California's New Hire Reporting requirements, employers must report new and rehired employees to the EDD within how many days of their start date?

Accepted Answer

20 days

Answer

California employers must report new hires within 20 days of the first day of work to the California EDD.

Question 5

An employer using a third-party background screening company in California must comply with which state law in addition to federal FCRA?

Accepted Answer

Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act (ICRAA)

Answer

California's ICRAA imposes additional requirements on employers conducting background checks beyond FCRA, including specific disclosure and authorization rules.

PHRca - Professional in Human Resources - California Practice Test

PHRca - Professional in Human Resources - California Practice Test

PHRca Employee Relations and Lifecycle 2