CA Employment Law Flashcards
what department interprets, investigates, and prosecutes allegations of discriminatory practices in employment, housing, and public accomodations?
department of fair employment and housing
how long do employees in CA have to file a claim with the DFEH?
one year
is an exemption provided for an inquiry by an employer regarding military or veteran status for the purpose of awarding a veteran’s preference as permitted by law?
yes
where can you find CA’s state regulations prohibiting workplace discrimination?
CA labor or government code
how many employees do employers have to have for harassment law to apply to them in CA?
1 or more (rather than 15 or more)
are independent contractors protected by CA’s workplace harassment laws?
yes
can CA employers ask applicants or employees about arrests that did not lead to convictions?
no
is it lawful in CA to include the question “have you ever been arrested?” on an application?
no
how many unpaid leave hours per month and school year must CA employers grant employees to participate in activities of the school of any child in grades K-12?
8 hours per month, 40 hours per school year
california’s pregnancy disability leave law applies to employers with how many employees?
5 or more
an employee who begins a pregnancy leave, but does not become eligible for leave under FMLA or CFRA until after a pregnancy leave has begun, could be eligible for continued health benefits for up to how long?
7 months
when should commissions earned within a pay period be paid?
must be paid for that pay period.
an employee who quits must be paid within how long?
72 hours of notice of resignation
must all accrued unused vacation time be paid to departing employees?
yes
how long must employers retain employees’ personnel records?
3 years
