Trivia Flashcards

Under the California WARN Act, how many employees must an employer have to be subject to its notice requirements?

Answer: 75 or more employees

California's WARN Act applies to employers with 75 or more employees, unlike the federal WARN Act threshold of 100.

Which California agency enforces the California Family Rights Act (CFRA)?

Answer: California Civil Rights Department (CRD)

The California Civil Rights Department (CRD), formerly DFEH, is the state agency responsible for enforcing the CFRA.

What is the maximum civil penalty per violation for an employer who willfully fails to provide a final paycheck on time in California?

Answer: $100

The civil penalty for a first willful violation of California's final pay requirements is $100 per employee per violation.

Under California law, what is the minimum rest period employers must provide for every four hours worked?

Answer: 10 minutes

California requires a 10-minute paid rest period for every four hours worked, or major fraction thereof.

California's Healthy Workplaces Healthy Families Act requires employers to provide paid sick leave to employees who work at least how many hours per year?

Answer: 30 hours

Employees who work 30 or more days within a year in California are entitled to paid sick leave under the HWHFA.

Which California law specifically prohibits employers from asking about an applicant's prior salary history?

Answer: AB 168

AB 168, signed in 2017, prohibits California employers from asking about or relying on an applicant's prior salary history in setting pay.

Under California's 'Ban the Box' law (AB 1008), when may an employer inquire about an applicant's criminal conviction history?

Answer: Only after a conditional offer of employment is made

AB 1008 prohibits employers from asking about criminal history until after a conditional offer of employment has been extended.