PHRca PHRCA Compliance and Risk Management Questions and Answers 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under California's WARN Act, how many days of advance notice must an employer provide before a mass layoff affecting 50 or more employees?
- 30 days
- 60 days (Correct answer)
- 90 days
- 45 days
Correct answer: 60 days
California's WARN Act requires employers to give 60 days' written notice before a mass layoff, relocation, or plant closure affecting 50 or more workers.
Question 2: Which California agency is primarily responsible for enforcing workplace safety and health regulations?
- EEOC
- Cal/OSHA (Correct answer)
- DFEH
- EDD
Correct answer: Cal/OSHA
Cal/OSHA (Division of Occupational Safety and Health) enforces workplace safety and health standards in California.
Question 3: What is the statute of limitations for filing a wage claim with the California Labor Commissioner for unpaid overtime?
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years (Correct answer)
- 4 years
Correct answer: 3 years
Employees generally have three years to file a wage claim for unpaid overtime under California's statute of limitations.
Question 4: Which of the following is required under California's Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP)?
- Annual OSHA 300 log posting only
- A written workplace safety plan with employee training (Correct answer)
- Quarterly safety audits by an external firm
- Monthly reporting to Cal/OSHA
Correct answer: A written workplace safety plan with employee training
California requires every employer to establish and maintain a written IIPP that includes employee training, hazard identification, and correction procedures.
Question 5: Under California law, what is the maximum penalty per violation for willful failure to carry workers' compensation insurance?
- Up to $10,000
- Up to $50,000
- Up to $100,000 plus imprisonment (Correct answer)
- Up to $25,000
Correct answer: Up to $100,000 plus imprisonment
Failing to carry workers' compensation insurance in California is a criminal offense punishable by up to $100,000 in fines and up to one year in county jail.
Question 6: Which document must California employers provide to new hires detailing their rights under the state's paid sick leave law?
- Form W-4
- Notice to Employee (Labor Code section 2810.5) (Correct answer)
- EDD pamphlet DE 1857A
- Cal/OSHA Form 300A
Correct answer: Notice to Employee (Labor Code section 2810.5)
The Notice to Employee under Labor Code section 2810.5 must include information about paid sick leave rights and is required at the time of hire.
PHRca PHRCA Compliance and Risk Management Questions and Answers 2
Under California's WARN Act, how many days of advance notice must an employer provide before a mass layoff affecting 50 or more employees?