PHRca Professional in Human Resources-California MCQ 5

Question 1

Under California's Unruh Civil Rights Act, which entities are required to provide equal access without discrimination?

Accepted Answer

All business establishments in California

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Only government agencies and public schools

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Only employers with more than 15 employees

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Only businesses that receive state funding

Question 2

Under California law, what is the employer's obligation when an employee's religious belief conflicts with a workplace policy?

Accepted Answer

The employer must provide reasonable accommodation unless it causes undue hardship

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The employer must grant all religious accommodation requests without exception

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Religious beliefs are not protected in private employment in California

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The employer must defer to the employee's request if it can be documented

Question 3

What distinguishes California's definition of 'undue hardship' for disability accommodations from the federal ADA standard?

Accepted Answer

California uses a more employee-friendly, narrower definition of undue hardship

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California and federal standards are identical

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California does not recognize undue hardship as a defense

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California only considers financial cost when determining undue hardship

Question 4

Under California law, an employer may NOT ask a job applicant about salary history because of which law?

Accepted Answer

Labor Code §432.3

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California Equal Pay Act amendment (AB 168)

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SB 973 Pay Data Reporting

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FEHA §12945.2

Question 5

California's SB 973 requires certain employers to submit pay data reports to which agency?

Accepted Answer

California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH/CRD)

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California Labor Commissioner's Office

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California Employment Development Department (EDD)

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California Department of Industrial Relations

Question 6

Under California IWC Wage Orders, which employees are typically exempt from overtime requirements?

Accepted Answer

Employees paid at least twice the minimum wage who primarily perform exempt duties

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All salaried employees regardless of salary level

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Employees who manage at least 5 direct reports

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Employees in professional roles regardless of pay

Question 7

A California employee takes approved CFRA leave and returns to find their position has been filled. What is the employer's obligation?

Accepted Answer

The employer must reinstate the employee to their exact same position

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The employer may offer a comparable position with the same pay and benefits

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The employer has no obligation to reinstate if business needs changed

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The employer may require the employee to reapply for their position