PHRca PHRCA Employee Relations and Terminations Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

Under California law, which of the following is required when terminating an employee?

Accepted Answer

Payment of all earned wages and accrued vacation at the time of termination

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A 30-day written notice period

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Filing a termination report with the EDD within 24 hours

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Providing a mandatory severance package

Question 2

An employer in California discovers an employee has been stealing company property. Which best practice should the employer follow before terminating the employee?

Accepted Answer

Conduct a thorough investigation and document findings before taking action

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Immediately terminate the employee without any documentation

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Conduct a Skelly hearing before termination

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Wait 90 days to observe whether the behavior continues

Question 3

Which California-specific law prohibits employers from retaliating against employees who disclose information about violations of law to a government agency?

Accepted Answer

California Labor Code Section 1102.5

Answer

California WARN Act

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California Family Rights Act

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Proposition 65

Question 4

What is the maximum time an employer has to provide a final paycheck to an employee who voluntarily resigns with at least 72 hours' notice in California?

Accepted Answer

On the employee's last day of work

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Within 30 days of the last day worked

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Within 72 hours of the last day worked

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At the next regular pay period

Question 5

Which of the following scenarios would most likely constitute a constructive discharge claim under California law?

Accepted Answer

An employer deliberately creates intolerable working conditions that force the employee to resign

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An employee resigns after being denied a promotion

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An employee quits because they received a negative performance review

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An employee leaves for a higher-paying position at a competitor

Question 6

Under California's WARN Act, how many days' advance notice must a covered employer provide before a mass layoff affecting 50 or more employees?

Accepted Answer

60 days

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30 days

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90 days

Answer

14 days