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

Answer

SB 1383 expanded CFRA coverage beginning January 1, 2021, to employers with 5 or more employees statewide, a significant reduction from the prior 50-employee threshold. Unlike FMLA, there is no 75-mile radius requirement under CFRA.

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

Answer

CFRA explicitly covers care for a registered domestic partner, which is not a covered relationship under the federal FMLA. This is one of the most significant differences between the two statutes and reflects California's broader recognition of family structures.

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

Answer

California SDI provides 60% of wages to higher earners and 70% of wages to lower-income workers, with the threshold based on the state average weekly wage. This tiered structure is designed to provide greater income replacement for lower-wage workers.

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

Answer

Labor Code Section 233 requires employers to allow employees to use up to one-half of their accrued sick leave entitlement per year for the care of a qualifying ill family member. The law applies to the same family members covered under the Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act.

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

Answer

AB 1949 requires California employers with 5 or more employees to provide up to 5 days of bereavement leave following the death of a qualifying family member. The leave may be unpaid, though employees may use available accrued leave, and there is no minimum tenure requirement to be eligible.

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