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A subcontractor has employees onsite, but the certificate shows only general liability. What should be requested?

Correct Answer

D) WC evidence.

When a subcontractor has employees, workers' compensation coverage evidence should be checked.

Answer Options
A
Deductible amount.
B
Policy endorsement.
C
Additional-insured status.
D
WC evidence.

Why This Is the Correct Answer

When a subcontractor has employees, workers' compensation coverage evidence should be checked.

Why the Other Options Are Wrong

Option A: Deductible amount.

Deductible amount. does not satisfy the required party, deadline, proof, license, bond, insurance, or agency trigger for workers' compensation coverage.

Option B: Policy endorsement.

Policy endorsement. does not satisfy the required party, deadline, proof, license, bond, insurance, or agency trigger for workers' compensation coverage.

Option C: Additional-insured status.

Additional-insured status. does not satisfy the required party, deadline, proof, license, bond, insurance, or agency trigger for workers' compensation coverage.

Memory Technique

Good work cannot rewind a missed subcontractor trigger in Reviewing Subcontractor.

Reference Hint

Study anchor (closed-book): memorize Workers' compensation coverage from CSLB 2026 Law Book; CSLB workers' compensation guidance; California. / CSLB workers compensation requirements; California Labor Code; know the rule or calculation trigger without relying on exam-room lookup.

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