EmploymentQuestion 985 of 1605
Which Industrial Welfare Commission Wage Order most directly governs certain on-site construction, drilling, logging, and mining occupations?
a.Wage Order 4 (professional/technical/clerical)
b.Wage Order 16 (on-site construction, drilling, logging, and mining)
c.Wage Order 7 (mercantile)
d.Wage Order 5 (public housekeeping)
Explanation
IWC Wage Order 16 specifically covers certain on-site occupations in the construction, drilling, logging, and mining industries, addressing hours, meal and rest periods, and related conditions tailored to those field operations. Contractors performing on-site construction labor should consult Wage Order 16 (in addition to the Labor Code) because it contains industry-specific rules that differ from the mercantile or clerical wage orders.
Law Reference: Labor Code §226.7; §512; construction wage order (Wage Order 16)Practice all 1605 questions free — no signup required.
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