PHRCA CA Wage and Hour Laws Questions and Answers Flashcards

Under California law, what is the overtime rate for hours worked beyond 12 in a single workday?

Answer: Double time

California mandates double the regular rate of pay for all hours worked beyond 12 in a single workday.

An employer in California deducts uniform costs from an employee's paycheck, bringing wages below minimum wage. Is this lawful?

Answer: No, deductions cannot reduce wages below minimum wage

California prohibits deductions that reduce an employee's pay below the applicable minimum wage.

Under California's split-shift premium rule, what additional compensation is owed to employees working a split shift?

Answer: One additional hour at the state minimum wage

California requires one additional hour of pay at the state minimum wage for employees who work a split shift.

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

Answer: 3 years

Employees have 3 years to file a wage claim for unpaid overtime under California's statute of limitations.

California requires employers to provide a second meal period when a shift exceeds how many hours?

Answer: 10 hours

A second 30-minute meal period is required when an employee works more than 10 hours in a day.

Under California Labor Code Section 226, what must be included on every employee's itemized wage statement?

Answer: Gross wages, total hours, deductions, pay period dates, and employer information

Section 226 requires detailed itemized statements including gross wages, hours worked, deductions, pay period inclusive dates, and employer identifying information.