PHRCA Leaves of Absence and Benefits Questions and Answers Flashcards
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Under California law, how many days of paid sick leave must employers provide to eligible employees annually as of 2024?
Answer: 5 days
California law requires employers to provide at least 5 paid sick days (40 hours) per year to eligible employees under SB 616.
Which of the following is TRUE about California Paid Family Leave (PFL) benefits?
Answer: PFL provides approximately 60-70% of weekly wages for up to 8 weeks
California PFL provides approximately 60-70% of weekly wages for up to 8 weeks, but it does not guarantee job protection on its own.
An employee requests time off under CFRA to care for a registered domestic partner with a serious health condition. What is the employer's obligation?
Answer: Grant the request since CFRA covers care for registered domestic partners
CFRA specifically covers leave to care for a registered domestic partner with a serious health condition, which is broader than federal FMLA coverage.
What is the maximum duration of Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL) available to eligible California employees?
Answer: 17.3 weeks (4 months)
California PDL provides up to four months (17.3 weeks) of leave for employees disabled by pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.
An employer with 12 employees in California terminates an employee who took time off to attend a child's school activity. Which law may have been violated?
Answer: California Labor Code Section 230.8
California Labor Code Section 230.8 allows employees of companies with 25 or more employees to take time off for school activities, but this employer with only 12 employees would not be covered.
How does California's Kin Care law interact with an employer's existing paid sick leave policy?
Answer: It allows employees to use their existing accrued sick leave to care for covered family members
California's Kin Care law permits employees to use their accrued paid sick leave to care for a family member who is ill, without requiring additional leave beyond what is already provided.
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