California Farm Labor Contractors Exam Review

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Farm labor contractors must take an exam every?

One year

Every time they change jobs

Five years

Two years (correct)

What must an FLC do if they have violated any law related to farm labor contracting?

Take the exam the year after the violation or at the request of the labor commissioner.

To contract for farm labor, you must?

Have a valid California FLC license

Attend a training class every two years

Have workers' compensation insurance

All of the above (correct)

What does DLSE stand for?

Department of Labor Standards and Enforcement Signup and view all the answers

Who should you notify if any changes related to the business change?

Department of Labor Standards and Enforcement (DLSE) Signup and view all the answers

In the 9-hour class, how many hours should be used to cover sexual harassment?

One hour Signup and view all the answers

As a FLC, you must not sell or transfer any part of the profits of your business without written consent from the labor commissioner.

True Signup and view all the answers

How often should you provide sexual harassment training to your foremen/supervisors?

At least 2 hours of training every calendar year Signup and view all the answers

What topics should you train your foremen/supervisors on?

Pesticide safety, workers health and safety, sexual harassment in the workplace, terms and conditions of employment Signup and view all the answers

Federal law requires that all your field supervisors who recruit migrants or seasonal workers be registered as?

Farm Labor Contractor Employees (FLCE) Signup and view all the answers

What happens if you take employees to a job site where there is no work?

You must pay them the time you spent traveling to the job site and back Signup and view all the answers

Can you add fees to an employee (e.g., registration fees, employment fees, or transportation fees) to give them a job?

False Signup and view all the answers

What should be posted in the entrance of your vehicle?

Name, FLC license number, the rate of pay, and notice of workers' federal rights Signup and view all the answers

Toilet facilities must be screened to keep flies and vermin out?

True Signup and view all the answers

How many gallons at least does the water tank for the hand wash facility need to carry?

At least 15 Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if there is a strike or lockout at the worksite?

Make sure to notify employees before you take them there Signup and view all the answers

What should be arranged for prompt medical care in case of serious injury?

Remote location Signup and view all the answers

What is required on a restroom to be out in the field?

Clean, stocked, odorless, toilet paper, records of maintenance for the past two years Signup and view all the answers

Can a worker use any pole that may conduct electricity for fruit picking and nut knocking?

False Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Farm Labor Contractors Licensing and Requirements

Farm labor contractors (FLC) must pass an exam every two years for licensing.
Violation of farm labor laws mandates retaking the exam the subsequent year or as requested by the labor commissioner.
To contract for farm labor, contractors must possess valid California FLC licenses and a federal registration certificate from the U.S. Department of Labor.

Compliance and Registration

Contractors need to register with the agricultural commissioner in each county they operate.
A bond must be posted with the labor commissioner for the appropriate amount.
Workers' compensation insurance is mandatory, and all financial interests in the business must be disclosed.

Training and Education

FLCs must attend a nine-hour approved training class annually, which includes one hour dedicated to sexual harassment training.
Supervisors must receive at least two hours of sexual harassment training each calendar year.

Labor Standards and Enforcement

The Department of Labor Standards and Enforcement (DLSE) oversees compliance and changes in business status must be reported immediately to them.

Employment Practices and Restrictions

FLCs cannot sell or transfer business profits without written permission and cannot transfer their license.
Employees cannot be charged fees related to employment, such as registration or transportation fees.

Employee Rights and Contractual Obligations

A written statement detailing contract rates of pay must be provided upon request.
Contractors are prohibited from interfering with employees who seek to form unions.

Health, Safety, and Facilities

Minimum restroom facilities are required; one is needed for five or fewer employees, while over 20 workers necessitate more than one.
Restrooms and handwash facilities must be within a quarter-mile or a five-minute walking distance from employees.
Handwash stations must be adequately stocked with soap and disposable towels.
Maintenance records for restroom facilities must be kept for two years.

Emergency Preparedness

First aid kits must be available at farm headquarters and transportation buses; at least one employee per 20 must be trained in first aid.
Contractors are responsible for arranging emergency medical services in the field.

Heat Illness Prevention (HIP)

Workers must be provided a quart of water per hour, kept as close as possible to their work area, and should have access to shade when temperatures exceed 80 degrees.
Employees must be trained on recognizing and responding to heat illnesses, with access to cool shaded areas available for those suffering from heat stress.

Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP)

California regulations require that contractors implement an Injury Illness Prevention Program which includes safety training, hazard identification, and maintenance records.
Inspection records and IIPP-related documentation must be kept for a minimum of three years.
The Cal OSHA 300A form, detailing workplace injuries, must be posted annually in February.

Reporting Injuries

Serious workplace injuries or fatalities must be reported to various authorities, including Cal OSHA and local police, alongside notifying worker's compensation within five days.

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Prepare for the California farm labor contractor exam with these flashcards. Review essential information regarding licensing and regulations that every contractor must know. Ensure your understanding of farm labor laws and compliance requirements to excel in your examination.