PHRca FREE Professional in Human Resources-California Trivia Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

Under California law, what is the minimum number of employees an employer must have for the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) to apply?

Accepted Answer

5 employees

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15 employees

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25 employees

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50 employees

Question 2

Which California agency is primarily responsible for enforcing workplace discrimination and harassment claims?

Accepted Answer

Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH/CRD)

Answer

California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA)

Answer

Employment Development Department (EDD)

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Department of Industrial Relations (DIR)

Question 3

In California, how long does an employee have to file a wage claim with the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE) for unpaid overtime?

Accepted Answer

3 years

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1 year

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2 years

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4 years

Question 4

What does California's WARN Act require of employers with 75 or more employees?

Accepted Answer

60 days' advance notice before mass layoffs or plant closings

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30 days' advance notice before any termination

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Severance pay equal to 90 days of wages

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Mandatory retraining programs for displaced workers

Question 5

Under California's Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), which of the following is a protected characteristic NOT covered under federal Title VII?

Accepted Answer

Sexual orientation

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Race

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Religion

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National origin

Question 6

What is the current California state minimum wage for all employers regardless of size?

Accepted Answer

$16.00 per hour

Answer

$15.00 per hour

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$15.50 per hour

Answer

$16.50 per hour