General Building Contractor (B) License
To whom should a stop notice be delivered?
(Ans- The construction lender or awarding authority.
What are the 3 ways that a stop notice can be delivered?
(Ans-
(1) In person
(2) Registered mail
(3) Certified mail
Notice of Completion
(Ans- A notice that shortens the lien period to 30 days for a subcontractor
and 60 days for a contractor. The clock starts on the filing date of the
Notice.
notice of no responsibility
(Ans- A notice provided by law designed to relieve the property owner from
responsibility for the cost of unauthorized work done on the property or
materials furnished thereof.
notice of cessation
(Ans- Notice that can be filed by a property owner after work on a
construction project has been stopped for 30 continuous days
What are the requirements of a stop notice receipt?
(Ans- Signed and dated
Can a stop notice be filed on a private property?
(Ans- Yes
How long must employers keep employment and tax records?
(Ans- 4 years
Can an employee file a lawsuit against his employer for additional damages
if he has received workers’ compensation benefits?
(Ans- Generally not
A prime contractor is legally responsible for ensuring that its subcontractors
have workers’ compensation insurance for their employees. True or False?
(Ans- True.
What may happen to a prime contractor if his subcontractor didn’t offer
worker’s comp?
(Ans- The prime contractor may be held liable in a lawsuit filed by a
subcontractor’s injured employee.
Group membership
(Ans- Race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, or sex
Who enforces the California Labor Code?
(Ans- The Division of Labor Standards Enforcement within the Department
of Industrial Relations
What should an employee do if he gets injured on the job?
(Ans- He should notify his employer in writing within 30 days.
If an employer disputes an employee’s claim for workers’ compensation,
does the burden of proof rest on the employer or employee?
(Ans- The employer
Which governing body hears workers’ compensation benefit disputes?
(Ans- Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board
What is the penalty for employers’ who do not obtain the required workers’
compensation insurance?
(Ans1) $2000 per employee if no injuries have occurred
2) $10,000 per employee if injuries have occurred, up to a maximum of
$100,000
Describe the degree of access the Division of Labor Standards
Enforcement has to places of employment in CA.
(Ans- The Division has the right to free access to all places of employment
in CA. It is illegal for an employer to refuse entry to an agent of this division.
What is the difference between a strike and a lockout?
(Ans- In a strike, employees refuse to work until an agreement is reached.
In a lockout, employers prevent employees from working until an
agreement is reached.
Professional strikebreaker
(Ans- A person who has within the past five years become a replacement
employee for two or more businesses in the time of strike or lockout.
What is the penalty for being or knowingly hiring a professional
strikebreaker?
(Ans- A minimum $1000 fine and a possibly a sentence of up to 90 days in
the county jail.
When must an employee be paid double overtime?
(Ans-
(1) The employee has worked more than 12 hours in a day.
(2) The employee has worked more than 8 hours on a 7th consecutive day.
If an employee provides a 72-hour notice to his employer that he’s quitting,
when are his wages due?
(Ans- At his last shift
When are an employee’s wages due if he does not provide a 72-hour
notice when he quits?
(Ans- 72 hours after his last shift