Question 1
California law prohibits smoking in all places of employment except:
A. medical research facilities if smoking is integral to research being conducted.
B. 85% of the guestroom accommodations in a hotel, motel, or similar transient lodging
establishment.
C. cabs or motortrucks where all occupants are smoking.
D. residential care facilities.
CORRECT ANSWER
medical research facilities if smoking is integral to research being conducted.
Question 2
If an employer disagrees with an initial determination regarding an unemployment claim,
the employer:
A. must complete a Form DE2063.
B. may appeal the claim to EDD.
C. may file a temporary injunction to stop benefit payment.
D. has no further recourse.
CORRECT ANSWER
may appeal the claim to EDD.
Justification: If an employer in California disagrees with an initial determination
regarding an unemployment claim, they have the right to appeal the decision to the
California Employment Development Department (EDD). This is part of the due process
that ensures both employers and employees have a voice in unemployment claims.
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,Question 3
If a nonexempt technical worker is required to work through one 30-minute lunch break,
how much compensation must be paid?
A. 30 minutes of base pay and 30 minutes of regular pay
B. 30 minutes of base pay and 1 hour of regular pay
C. 30 minutes of pay at the overtime rateterm-3
D. 1 hour of pay at the overtime rate
CORRECT ANSWER
30 minutes of base pay and 1 hour of regular pay
Question 4
Drug testing of a current employee may be permitted when the:
A. employee's breath smells like alcohol.
B. employee is considered for a promotion.
C. employee is absent for more than 2 weeks.
D. employee is seriously injured on the job.
CORRECT ANSWER
D. employee is seriously injured on the job.
Justification: Generally, employers have broad discretion to require drug testing following
a workplace accident, especially if there's a reasonable suspicion that the accident may
have been related to drug use or impairment. Drug testing may be a part of the
investigation into the accident and can help ensure safety in the workplace.
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, Question 5
Which statement is correct with regard to an employer's notations on a job candidate's
application form?term-3
A. They must be initialed by the applicant.
B. They must be written in ink.
C. They must not be open to misinterpretation.
D. They must not be kept for more than 30 days.
CORRECT ANSWER
C. They must not be open to misinterpretation.
Justification: Notations on a job candidate's application should be clear, concise, and not
subject to misinterpretation. This is to prevent any miscommunication or
misinterpretation that could lead to potential legal issues, including claims of
discrimination or unfair hiring practices.
Question 6
According to the California Labor Commission, which of the following is a permissible
wage deduction for an exempt employee?
A. Reducing an employee's wages in full-day increments for excessive absenteeism
B. Deducting vacation advances at termination
C. Reducing an employees salary for absences due to a workers comp injury
D. Deducting a required state garnishment
CORRECT ANSWER
D. Deducting a required state garnishment
Justification: According to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and California law,
employers are permitted to make certain deductions from an employee's pay, even if
they are exempt. This includes deductions required by law, such as state or federal taxes,
social security, or court-ordered garnishments.
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California law prohibits smoking in all places of employment except:
A. medical research facilities if smoking is integral to research being conducted.
B. 85% of the guestroom accommodations in a hotel, motel, or similar transient lodging
establishment.
C. cabs or motortrucks where all occupants are smoking.
D. residential care facilities.
CORRECT ANSWER
medical research facilities if smoking is integral to research being conducted.
Question 2
If an employer disagrees with an initial determination regarding an unemployment claim,
the employer:
A. must complete a Form DE2063.
B. may appeal the claim to EDD.
C. may file a temporary injunction to stop benefit payment.
D. has no further recourse.
CORRECT ANSWER
may appeal the claim to EDD.
Justification: If an employer in California disagrees with an initial determination
regarding an unemployment claim, they have the right to appeal the decision to the
California Employment Development Department (EDD). This is part of the due process
that ensures both employers and employees have a voice in unemployment claims.
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,Question 3
If a nonexempt technical worker is required to work through one 30-minute lunch break,
how much compensation must be paid?
A. 30 minutes of base pay and 30 minutes of regular pay
B. 30 minutes of base pay and 1 hour of regular pay
C. 30 minutes of pay at the overtime rateterm-3
D. 1 hour of pay at the overtime rate
CORRECT ANSWER
30 minutes of base pay and 1 hour of regular pay
Question 4
Drug testing of a current employee may be permitted when the:
A. employee's breath smells like alcohol.
B. employee is considered for a promotion.
C. employee is absent for more than 2 weeks.
D. employee is seriously injured on the job.
CORRECT ANSWER
D. employee is seriously injured on the job.
Justification: Generally, employers have broad discretion to require drug testing following
a workplace accident, especially if there's a reasonable suspicion that the accident may
have been related to drug use or impairment. Drug testing may be a part of the
investigation into the accident and can help ensure safety in the workplace.
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, Question 5
Which statement is correct with regard to an employer's notations on a job candidate's
application form?term-3
A. They must be initialed by the applicant.
B. They must be written in ink.
C. They must not be open to misinterpretation.
D. They must not be kept for more than 30 days.
CORRECT ANSWER
C. They must not be open to misinterpretation.
Justification: Notations on a job candidate's application should be clear, concise, and not
subject to misinterpretation. This is to prevent any miscommunication or
misinterpretation that could lead to potential legal issues, including claims of
discrimination or unfair hiring practices.
Question 6
According to the California Labor Commission, which of the following is a permissible
wage deduction for an exempt employee?
A. Reducing an employee's wages in full-day increments for excessive absenteeism
B. Deducting vacation advances at termination
C. Reducing an employees salary for absences due to a workers comp injury
D. Deducting a required state garnishment
CORRECT ANSWER
D. Deducting a required state garnishment
Justification: According to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and California law,
employers are permitted to make certain deductions from an employee's pay, even if
they are exempt. This includes deductions required by law, such as state or federal taxes,
social security, or court-ordered garnishments.
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