General Building Contractor (B) License – Exam with complete solutions

To whom should a stop notice be delivered? - ANSWER-The construction lender or awarding authority. What are the 3 ways that a stop notice can be delivered? - ANSWER-(1) In person (2) Registered mail (3) Certified mail Notice of Completion - ANSWER-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 nonresponsibility - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-Signed and dated Can a stop notice be filed on a private property? - ANSWER-Yes How long must employers keep employment and tax records? - ANSWER-4 years Can an employee file a lawsuit against his employer for additional damages if he has received workers' compensation benefits? - ANSWER-Generally not A prime contractor is legally responsible for ensuring that its subcontractors have workers' compensation insurance for their employees. True or False? - ANSWER-True. What may happen to a prime contractor if his subcontractor didn't offer worker's comp? - ANSWER-The prime contractor may be held liable in a lawsuit filed by a subcontractor's injured employee. Group membership - ANSWER-Race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, or sex Who enforces the California Labor Code? - ANSWER-The Division of Labor Standards Enforcement within the Department of Industrial Relations