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A method of scheduling work that allows employees to work a standard
workweek over less than a five day period with a number of California
requirements. -ANSWER-Alternative Workweek
The California Act, effective January 1, 1989, applies to the owners of
buildings constructed prior to 1979. It requires building owners who know
that the building hasasbestos-containing construction materials to notify co-
owners, employees, lessees, and tenants of the presence of asbestos in
the building. -ANSWER-Asbestos Notification Act
Requires anti-harassment training every two years for all employees
employed by employers with five or more employees, and all government
municipalities. -ANSWER-Senate Bill 1343
California passed the _____ that requires any person, agency, or
organization that is doing business in California to notify any affected
persons should such a database breach occur. -ANSWER-California
Database Protection Act of 2003
Requires employers with 5 or more employees to provide 12 weeks of
leave for bonding with a newborn or adopted child, caring for a family
member with a serious health condition, and/or caring for the employee's
own serious health condition. -ANSWER-California Family Rights Act
Sets and enforces rules for wages, deductions, vacation, jury/witness duty,
meal and rest periods, temporary military leave, the workweek, minors,
employee access to personnel files, discrimination, exempt status,
,independent contractors and more. -ANSWER-California Labor
Commissioner
Protects only certain defined trade secrets, that is information, including a
formula, pattern, compilation, program, device, method, technique or
process that derives independent economic value, actual or potential, from
not being generally known to the public or to other persons who can obtain
economic value from its disclosure or use, and is the subject of efforts that
are reasonable under the circumstances to maintain its secrecy. -
ANSWER-California Uniform Trade Secrets Act
California Continuation of Benefits Replacement Act requires California
insurance carriers and HMOs to provide COBRA like coverage for
employees of smaller employers (2-19 employees) not subject to COBRA. -
ANSWER-Cal-COBRA
California Occupational Safety and Health Administration provides
assistance to employers and workers about workplace safety and health
issues in California approved by Fed OSHA. -ANSWER-Cal/OSHA
California has a similar law to the federal WARN act that provides more
protection than the federal law. -ANSWER-Cal WARN
Settles wage claims on behalf of workers for claims of unpaid wages,
overtime, or vacation pay. -ANSWER-Wage Claim Adjudication
Also referred to as the Labor Commissioner ensures all employees are
appropriately paid for the work that they complete within the State of
California. -ANSWER-Department of Labor Standards Enforcement
Investigates and enforces statutes covering Workers' Compensation
insurance coverage, child labor, cash pay, unlicensed contractors,
Industrial Welfare Commission orders, and group minimum wage and
overtime claims. -ANSWER-Bureau of Field Enforcement
,Investigates and enforces statutes covering private contractors with
regards to prevailing wage law. -ANSWER-Public Works
Investigates complaints alleging discriminatory retaliation in the workplace -
ANSWER-Retaliation Complaint Investigations
Enforces judgements for unpaid wages and penalties. -ANSWER-
Judgement Enforcement
Processes licenses and registration for farm labor contractors, garment
contractors, car washes, studio teachers, talent agencies, special minimum
wage workers, shelter workshops, industrial homework, and individuals
using minors in door-to- door sales. Also issues work permits for minors as
well as employer permits to employ child entertainers -ANSWER-Licensing
and Registration
Represents the DLSE in all legal matters. -ANSWER-Legal Unit
An appeals court hearing that looks at the trial court's record to determine
the facts, but rules on the evidence and matters of law without giving
deference to that court's findings. -ANSWER-De Novo Appeals
Legal documents filed in appellate court cases by non-litigants with a
strong interest in the subject matter. -ANSWER-Amicus Briefs
Established in 1913 to regulate wages, hours, and working conditions in the
State of California. -ANSWER-Industrial Welfare Commission
Industrial Welfare Commission -ANSWER-IWC Orders
Department of Labor Standards Enforcement -ANSWER-DLSE
Professional, Technical, Clerical, Mechanical and Similar Occupations -
ANSWER-Wage Order 4
, Manufacturing Industry -ANSWER-Wage Order 1
Personal Services Industry -ANSWER-Wage Order 2
Canning, Freezing, and Preserving Industry -ANSWER-Wage Order 3
Public Housekeeping Industry -ANSWER-Wage Order 5
Laundry, Linen Supply, Dry Cleaning and Dyeing Industry -ANSWER-Wage
Order 6
Mercantile Industry -ANSWER-Wage Order 7
Industries Handling Products After Harvest -ANSWER-Wage Order 8
Transportation Industry -ANSWER-Wage Order 9
Amusement and Recreation Industry -ANSWER-Wage Order 10
Broadcasting Industry -ANSWER-Wage Order 11
Motion Picture Industry -ANSWER-Wage Order 12
Industries Preparing Agricultural Products for Market on the Farm -
ANSWER-Wage Order 13
Agricultural Occupations -ANSWER-Wage Order 14
Household Occupations -ANSWER-Wage Order 15
Certain On-Site Occupations in the Construction, Drilling, Logging and
Mining Industries -ANSWER-Wage Order 16
Miscellaneous Employees -ANSWER-Wage Order 17