PHRCA CA Wage and Hour Laws Questions and Answers Flashcards

Under California law, what is the maximum number of hours a non-exempt employee can work before daily overtime applies?

Answer: 8 hours

California requires daily overtime pay after 8 hours worked in a single workday.

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 enforcer of California wage and hour laws.

Under California's reporting time pay rules, if an employee reports to work but is sent home after 2 hours of an 8-hour shift, what is the minimum pay owed?

Answer: 4 hours of pay

California requires at least half the scheduled shift as reporting time pay, with a minimum of 2 hours and maximum of 4 hours.

How frequently must California employers pay non-exempt employees?

Answer: Semimonthly or every two weeks

California Labor Code Section 204 requires that non-exempt employees be paid at least semimonthly or every two weeks.

What is the California penalty for an employer who willfully fails to pay final wages upon involuntary termination?

Answer: Waiting time penalties of up to 30 days of wages

Under Labor Code Section 203, waiting time penalties accrue at the employee's daily rate for up to 30 calendar days.

Which of the following meal period rules applies under California law for a shift exceeding 5 hours?

Answer: An unpaid meal period of at least 30 minutes

California requires an unpaid meal period of at least 30 minutes for shifts over 5 hours.