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Alternative Workweek - Correct Answer-A method
of scheduling work that allows employees to work a
standard workweek over less than a 5 day period
with a number of CA requirements.
Senate Bill 1343 - Correct Answer-Requires anti-
harassment training every 2 years for all employees
employed by employers with 5 or more employees,
and all government municipalities.
Asbestos Notification Act - Correct Answer-The
_______________________________ Act, effective 01/01/89,
applies to the owners of buildings constructed prior
to 1979. Requires building owners who know that
the building has asbestos containing construction
materials to notify co-owners, employees, lessees,
and tenants of the presence of asbestos in the
building.
CA Family Rights Act - Correct Answer-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.
CA Labor Commissioner - Correct Answer-Sets and
enforces rules for wages, deductions, vacation,
jury/witness duty, meal and rest periods, temporary
military leave, the workweek, minors, employee
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,access to personnel files, discrimination, exempt
status, independent contractors, and more.
California Uniform Trade Secrets Act - Correct
Answer-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.
Cal-COBRA - Correct Answer-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.
Cal/OSHA - Correct Answer-California Occupational
Safety and Health Administration provides
assistance to employers and workers about
workplace safety and health issues in California
approved by Fed OSHA.
Cal WARN - Correct Answer-California has a similar
law to the federal WARN act that provides more
protection than the federal law.
Wage Claim Adjudication - Correct Answer-Settles
wage claims on behalf of workers for claims of
unpaid wages, overtime, or vacation pay.
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,Department of Labor Standards Enforcement -
Correct Answer-Also referred to as the Labor
Commissioner ensures all employees are
appropriately paid for the work that they complete
within the State of California.
Bureau of Field Enforcement - Correct Answer-
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.
Public Works - Correct Answer-Investigates and enforces statutes
covering private contractors with regards to prevailing wage law.
Retaliation Complaint Investigations - Correct Answer-Investigates
complaints alleging discriminatory retaliation in the workplace.
Judgement Enforcement - Correct Answer-Enforces judgements for
unpaid wages and penalties.
Licensing and Registration - Correct Answer-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
Legal Unit - Correct Answer-Represents the DLSE in all legal matters.
De Novo Appeals - Correct Answer-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.
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, Amicus Briefs - Correct Answer-Legal documents filed in appellate court
cases by non-litigants with a strong interest in the subject matter.
Industrial Welfare Commission - Correct Answer-Established in 1913 to
regulate wages, hours, and working conditions in the State of California.
Industrial Welfare Commission (IWC) - Correct Answer-IWC
DLSE - Correct Answer-Department of Labor Standards Enforcement
Wage Order 4 - Correct Answer-Professional, Technical, Clerical,
Mechanical and Similar Occupations.
Wage Order 1 - Correct Answer-Manufacturing Industry
Wage Order 2 - Correct Answer-Personal Services Industry
Wage Order 3 - Correct Answer-Canning, Freezing, and Preserving
Industry
Wage Order 5 - Correct Answer-Public Housekeeping Industry
Wage Order 6 - Correct Answer-Laundry, Linen Supply, Dry Cleaning and
Dyeing Industry
Wage Order 7 - Correct Answer-Mercantile Industry
Wage Order 8 - Correct Answer-Industries Handling Products After
Harvest
Wage Order 9 - Correct Answer-Transportation Industry
Wage Order 10 - Correct Answer-Amusement and Recreation Industry
Wage Order 11 - Correct Answer-Broadcasting Industry
Wage Order 12 - Correct Answer-Motion Picture Industry
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