PHRca FREE Professional in Human Resources - California (PHRca) CA Employment and Staffing Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

Under California law, what is the maximum probationary period an employer can set for a new employee before they are considered permanent?

Accepted Answer

There is no statutory maximum for private employers

Answer

6 months

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90 days

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1 year

Question 2

Which California agency is primarily responsible for enforcing wage and hour laws, including staffing-related complaints?

Accepted Answer

Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE)

Answer

Employment Development Department (EDD)

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Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH)

Answer

Cal/OSHA

Question 3

When a California employer uses a temporary staffing agency, who bears primary responsibility for providing workers' compensation coverage to the temporary employees?

Accepted Answer

The staffing agency as the employer of record

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The client company exclusively

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Both share equal liability with no distinction

Answer

The employee must obtain their own coverage

Question 4

Under California's AB 1033, which took effect in 2024, what additional leave category was added to the California Family Rights Act (CFRA)?

Accepted Answer

Leave to care for a designated person

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Leave for reproductive loss

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Leave to care for a seriously ill pet

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Leave for grandparent bonding

Question 5

In California, what document must employers provide to all new hires at the time of hiring that includes rate of pay, pay day, and employer information?

Accepted Answer

Notice to Employee (Labor Code Section 2810.5)

Answer

Form W-4

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Employment Eligibility Verification (I-9)

Answer

At-will employment acknowledgment

Question 6

What is the penalty under California law if an employer fails to pay final wages to a terminated employee on their last day of work?

Accepted Answer

Waiting time penalties of up to 30 days of the employee's daily wage

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A flat $500 fine per occurrence

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No penalty if paid within 72 hours

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Criminal prosecution only