PHRca FREE Professional in Human Resources - California (PHRca) CA Wage and Hour Laws Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

Under California law, what is the maximum number of hours an employee can work before a second meal period must be provided?

Accepted Answer

10 hours

Answer

8 hours

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12 hours

Answer

14 hours

Question 2

Which California agency is primarily responsible for enforcing wage and hour laws?

Accepted Answer

Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE)

Answer

Employment Development Department (EDD)

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California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR)

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California Fair Employment and Housing Agency (DFEH)

Question 3

In California, what is the penalty an employer must pay for each day an employee's final wages are late after termination?

Accepted Answer

One day of pay per day, up to 30 days

Answer

One hour of pay per day, up to 15 days

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A flat $100 per day, up to 60 days

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Two hours of pay per day, up to 10 days

Question 4

Which of the following employees is MOST likely exempt from California overtime requirements?

Accepted Answer

A licensed physician earning a guaranteed monthly salary

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A retail store cashier earning $20 per hour

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A warehouse worker on a piece-rate pay system

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A non-exempt employee working a 4/10 alternative workweek

Question 5

Under California's split-shift premium rules, what additional compensation must an employer provide?

Accepted Answer

One additional hour of pay at the minimum wage rate

Answer

Time and a half for all split-shift hours

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Double time for the second portion of the shift

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A flat $50 premium per split shift worked

Question 6

What is the statute of limitations for filing a wage claim with the California Labor Commissioner for unpaid minimum wages?

Accepted Answer

Three years

Answer

One year

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Two years

Answer

Four years