PHRca - Professional in Human Resources - California (PHRca) CA Leaves and Benefits 1

Question 1

As of January 1, 2021, which of the following correctly describes the employer size threshold for California Family Rights Act (CFRA) coverage?

Accepted Answer

Employers with 5 or more employees statewide

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Employers with 50 or more employees within a 75-mile radius

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Employers with 25 or more employees

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All California employers regardless of size

Question 2

Which of the following family relationships is covered for family care leave under the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) but is NOT recognized as a covered family member under the federal FMLA?

Accepted Answer

Registered domestic partner

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Parent with a serious health condition

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Child under 18 with a serious health condition

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Spouse undergoing surgery

Question 3

Under California's State Disability Insurance (SDI) program, how is the weekly benefit amount generally calculated?

Accepted Answer

60-70% of wages based on the claimant's income level relative to the state average weekly wage

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A flat 50% of wages for all claimants

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80% of wages up to a maximum weekly benefit

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100% of wages for the first two weeks, then 60% thereafter

Question 4

Under California's Kin Care law (Labor Code Section 233), what is the maximum amount of accrued paid sick leave an employee may use in a calendar year to care for an ill family member?

Accepted Answer

Up to one-half of the employee's accrued annual sick leave entitlement

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All of the employee's accrued sick leave

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Up to three days per year, regardless of accrual

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Up to five days per year for a serious health condition only

Question 5

Under California's bereavement leave law (AB 1949, effective January 1, 2023), which statement is accurate?

Accepted Answer

Employers with 5 or more employees must allow up to 5 days of bereavement leave upon the death of a qualifying family member

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All California employers must provide 10 days of paid bereavement leave per year

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Only employers with 50 or more employees are required to provide bereavement leave

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Bereavement leave is required only if the employee has completed 12 months of service

Question 6

Under California's Military Spouse Leave law (Labor Code Section 395.10), how many days of unpaid leave may an eligible employee take when their spouse or registered domestic partner is deployed during a period of military conflict?

Accepted Answer

10 days

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5 days

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15 days

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30 days