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Cal. Lab. Code § 5407.5 — Limitations of Proceedings

Cal. Lab. Code § 5407.5

Type
Statute
Source
California Labor Code
Jurisdiction
California
Current through
Nov 2, 2026 (California Legislative Counsel)

The period within which may be commenced proceedings for the reduction of compensation on the ground of serious and willful misconduct of the employee, under provisions of Section 4551, is as follows:

Citator

Cal. Lab. Code § 5407.5 — Limitations of Proceedings is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.

The period within which may be commenced proceedings for the reduction of compensation on the ground of serious and willful misconduct of the employee, under provisions of Section 4551, is as follows:

Twelve months from the date of injury. However, this limitation shall not apply in any case where the employee has commenced proceedings for the increase of compensation on the ground of serious and willful misconduct of the employer.