FREE Professional in Human Resources-California Trivia Questions and Answers Flashcards

Under California law, what is the minimum number of employees an employer must have for the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) to apply?

Answer: 5 employees

As of January 2021, CFRA applies to employers with 5 or more employees, a significant expansion from the previous 50-employee threshold.

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 Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE) for unpaid overtime?

Answer: 3 years

Employees generally have three years to file a wage claim for unpaid overtime under California's statute of limitations for statutory wage violations.

What does California's WARN Act require of employers with 75 or more employees?

Answer: 60 days' advance notice before mass layoffs or plant closings

California's WARN Act requires covered employers to provide 60 days' written notice to affected employees before a mass layoff, relocation, or plant closure.

Under California's Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), which of the following is a protected characteristic NOT covered under federal Title VII?

Answer: Sexual orientation

While sexual orientation is protected under FEHA (and now under federal law via Supreme Court ruling), FEHA historically provided this protection before federal law caught up.

What is the current California state minimum wage for all employers regardless of size?

Answer: $16.00 per hour

As of January 2024, California's minimum wage is $16.00 per hour for all employers regardless of size, with scheduled increases in subsequent years.