FREE Professional in Human Resources - California (PHRca) CA Wage and Hour Laws Questions and Answers Flashcards

Under California law, what is the maximum number of hours an employee can work before a second meal period must be provided?

Answer: 10 hours

California Labor Code Section 512 requires a second meal period when an employee works more than 10 hours in a day.

Which California agency is primarily responsible for enforcing wage and hour laws?

Answer: Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE)

The DLSE, also known as the Labor Commissioner's Office, is the primary agency responsible for enforcing California wage and hour laws.

In California, what is the penalty an employer must pay for each day an employee's final wages are late after termination?

Answer: One day of pay per day, up to 30 days

Under Labor Code Section 203, waiting time penalties accrue at the employee's daily rate of pay for each day wages remain unpaid, up to a maximum of 30 days.

Which of the following employees is MOST likely exempt from California overtime requirements?

Answer: A licensed physician earning a guaranteed monthly salary

Licensed physicians and surgeons earning a guaranteed monthly salary at least equal to the state minimum are exempt from overtime under California law.

Under California's split-shift premium rules, what additional compensation must an employer provide?

Answer: One additional hour of pay at the minimum wage rate

California requires employers to pay a split-shift premium of one hour at the state minimum wage rate when an employee works a split shift.

What is the statute of limitations for filing a wage claim with the California Labor Commissioner for unpaid minimum wages?

Answer: Three years

Under California Code of Civil Procedure Section 338, employees have three years to file a claim for unpaid minimum wages with the Labor Commissioner.