PHRca Professional in Human Resources-California MCQ 4

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

4 months (up to 17⅓ weeks)

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

On their last day of work

Answer

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.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

PHRca - Professional in Human Resources - California Practice Test

PHRca - Professional in Human Resources - California Practice Test

PHRca Professional in Human Resources-California MCQ 4