PHRca Professional in Human Resources-California MCQ 3

Question 1

Under the California WARN Act, what is the minimum number of employees a layoff must affect to trigger notice requirements?

Accepted Answer

25 employees

Answer

50 employees

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100 employees

Answer

75 employees

Question 2

A California employer wants to conduct a background check on a job applicant. Under the ICRAA, what must the employer do before obtaining the report?

Accepted Answer

Provide written notice and obtain written authorization from the applicant

Answer

Simply notify the applicant verbally before the check is run

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Submit a request through the state labor department

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Provide notice only if the report reveals adverse information

Question 3

Which of the following correctly describes California's 'use it or lose it' policy for vacation time?

Accepted Answer

California prohibits use-it-or-lose-it vacation policies

Answer

California allows use-it-or-lose-it policies if disclosed in writing

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California allows vacation caps but not forfeiture of accrued vacation

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California permits forfeiture if the employer provides 90 days' notice

Question 4

Under California law, when must an employer pay a terminated employee their final wages?

Accepted Answer

At the time of termination

Answer

Within 72 hours of termination

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On the next regular payday

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Within 3 business days

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of California's Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA)?

Accepted Answer

To allow employees to sue on behalf of the state for Labor Code violations

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To allow the state AG to prosecute labor violations criminally

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To create a private arbitration system for wage disputes

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To establish a state fund for injured workers

Question 6

California's AB 5 (Assembly Bill 5) primarily addresses which employment issue?

Accepted Answer

Worker classification as employees vs. independent contractors

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Mandatory arbitration agreements

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Paid family leave expansion

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Workplace safety inspections

Question 7

Under California law, which meal period rule applies to employees working shifts longer than 10 hours?

Accepted Answer

A second 30-minute meal period is required

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The first meal period may be waived if the shift is under 12 hours

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Employees must receive a 60-minute meal period

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No additional meal period is required beyond the first