PHRca PHRCA Hiring and Onboarding Practices Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

Under California law, when must an employer provide a new hire with a written notice containing their rate of pay, pay period, and employer information?

Accepted Answer

At the time of hiring

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Within 30 days of hire

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Within 7 business days

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At the end of the first pay period

Question 2

Which California regulation requires employers to provide sexual harassment prevention training to new supervisory employees within six months of hire?

Accepted Answer

FEHA regulations under Government Code 12950.1

Answer

OSHA workplace standards

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California Privacy Rights Act

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Workers' compensation code

Question 3

An employer in California uses a pre-employment background check and discovers an applicant has a prior conviction. Under the Fair Chance Act, what must the employer do before taking adverse action?

Accepted Answer

Notify the applicant and conduct an individualized assessment

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Immediately rescind the job offer

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Report the conviction to the EEOC

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Require the applicant to provide court documents within 48 hours

Question 4

During onboarding in California, which document must employers provide to new hires informing them of their rights regarding paid sick leave?

Accepted Answer

EDD pamphlet DE 2511

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Form W-4

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Notice to Employee (Labor Code Section 2810.5)

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OSHA Form 300

Question 5

A California employer is structuring its onboarding program. Which of the following is required under Cal/OSHA for new employees?

Accepted Answer

Injury and Illness Prevention Program training before starting work tasks

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A 90-day probationary safety observation period

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Completion of an online safety certification within 60 days

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Annual safety refresher within the first year

Question 6

Which California law restricts employers from asking about an applicant's salary history during the hiring process?

Accepted Answer

California Equal Pay Act (Labor Code Section 432.3)

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Fair Employment and Housing Act

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California Consumer Privacy Act

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Unruh Civil Rights Act