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  1. Under California law, when must an employer provide a new hire with a written notice containing their rate of pay, pay period, and employer information?

    Answer: At the time of hiring

    California Labor Code Section 2810.5 requires employers to provide this written notice at the time of hiring.

  2. Which California regulation requires employers to provide sexual harassment prevention training to new supervisory employees within six months of hire?

    Answer: FEHA regulations under Government Code 12950.1

    Government Code Section 12950.1 mandates that supervisory employees receive two hours of sexual harassment prevention training within six months of assuming a supervisory position.

  3. An employer in California uses a pre-employment background check and discovers an applicant has a prior conviction. Under the Fair Chance Act, what must the employer do before taking adverse action?

    Answer: Notify the applicant and conduct an individualized assessment

    California's Fair Chance Act (AB 1008) requires employers to conduct an individualized assessment and notify the applicant before making any adverse employment decision based on conviction history.

  4. During onboarding in California, which document must employers provide to new hires informing them of their rights regarding paid sick leave?

    Answer: EDD pamphlet DE 2511

    Employers must provide new hires with EDD pamphlet DE 2511, which explains California's Paid Family Leave program, as part of onboarding documentation.

  5. A California employer is structuring its onboarding program. Which of the following is required under Cal/OSHA for new employees?

    Answer: Injury and Illness Prevention Program training before starting work tasks

    Cal/OSHA requires employers to have an Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) and train new employees on workplace safety hazards before they begin work tasks.

  6. Which California law restricts employers from asking about an applicant's salary history during the hiring process?

    Answer: California Equal Pay Act (Labor Code Section 432.3)

    Labor Code Section 432.3, part of California's Equal Pay Act amendments, prohibits employers from seeking salary history information from applicants.

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