In which type of work can bona fide employees engage without needing a license?

Bona fide employees can engage in maintenance work within the building limits of their employer without needing a license because this type of work falls under the category of tasks that are commonly performed by employees as part of their job responsibilities. When employees are performing maintenance work for their employer, they are acting under the direction and authority of their employer, who is typically responsible for ensuring that the work complies with local building codes and licensing requirements.

In this scenario, the employer is ultimately accountable for the work performed on their property, and as such, the employees do not need to hold an individual home improvement license. This exception is designed to facilitate the functioning of businesses by allowing them to manage their properties without imposing the burden of licensing on each individual worker performing maintenance tasks.

In contrast, engaging in work for different companies or as self-employed contractors would typically require a license, as these situations involve independent business operations that might not include the oversight and accountability of an employer. Likewise, performing work outside an employer's property also falls outside the scope of licensed work conducted as part of employment, which is why those choices do not align with the requirements.