FREE Professional in Human Resources-California Questions and Answers Flashcards

Under California law, what is the minimum number of employees required for an employer to be covered by the California Family Rights Act (CFRA)?

Answer: 5 employees

CFRA applies to employers with 5 or more employees, which is broader than the federal FMLA threshold of 50 employees.

Which California agency is primarily responsible for enforcing workplace discrimination and harassment claims?

Answer: Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH/CRD)

The Civil Rights Department (formerly DFEH) is the primary state agency that investigates and enforces workplace discrimination and harassment complaints in California.

In California, how long does an employee have to file a wage claim with the Labor Commissioner for unpaid wages?

Answer: 3 years

Employees generally have 3 years to file a wage claim for unpaid wages under California's statute of limitations, or 4 years if based on a written contract.

What is the California requirement for providing meal periods to non-exempt employees who work more than 5 hours in a day?

Answer: A 30-minute unpaid meal period

California requires employers to provide a 30-minute unpaid meal period to non-exempt employees who work more than 5 hours in a workday.

Under California's WARN Act (Cal-WARN), how many days of advance notice must employers provide before a mass layoff or plant closing?

Answer: 60 days

Cal-WARN requires covered employers to give 60 days advance written notice before a mass layoff, relocation, or plant closing affecting 50 or more employees.

Which of the following is TRUE about California's policy on non-compete agreements for employees?

Answer: They are generally void and unenforceable

California Business and Professions Code Section 16600 makes non-compete agreements generally void and unenforceable, with very limited exceptions such as the sale of a business.