CSLB Workers' Compensation and Employment Law

Question 1

In California, workers' compensation insurance is required for contractors who have:

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Any employees, including part-time workers

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More than 5 employees

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More than 10 employees

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Full-time employees only

Question 2

A licensed contractor who is a sole proprietor with no employees may qualify for a workers' compensation waiver if they:

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File a self-certification with the CSLB and have no employees

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Have been in business for more than 5 years

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Hold only a Class C specialty license

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Carry a $1 million general liability policy

Question 3

California's workers' compensation system is considered 'exclusive remedy,' meaning:

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Workers' comp benefits are generally the sole remedy against an employer for work injuries

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Injured workers can only be treated by workers' comp approved doctors

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Only one insurance carrier may provide workers' comp in California

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Workers must exhaust comp benefits before suing third parties

Question 4

Under California law, an employer must report a work-related injury to the claims administrator within:

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5 days

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24 hours

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3 days

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10 days

Question 5

Which document must a California employer provide to an injured employee within 24 hours of a work-related injury?

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A DWC-1 claim form

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A list of all approved medical providers

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Their workers' compensation policy number

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A copy of the company's IIPP

Question 6

California law classifies most construction workers as employees rather than independent contractors under which standard?

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ABC test (Assembly Bill 5)

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IRS 20-factor test

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Common law right-to-control test

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Economic realities test