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California Workers' Compensation Laws: Benefits, Deadlines, and Your Rights
California requires every employer with at least one employee to carry workers' compensation insurance. If you are hurt on the job, you receive no-fault medical care and partial wage replacement regardless of who caused the injury. In exchange, you give up the right to sue your employer in civil court for that workplace injury.
Is workers' comp required in California?
California Labor Code section 3700 requires every employer, regardless of size, to secure workers' compensation coverage for each employee. There is no minimum headcount exception: if you have one employee, coverage is mandatory. Employers can satisfy this requirement through a licensed insurance carrier or, if approved, through qualified self-insurance. The California Division of Workers' Compensation (DWC), a division of the Department of Industrial Relations, administers the system. Employers who fail to carry required coverage can be cited, fined, and ordered to stop using uninsured labor. An uninsured employer also loses the exclusive-remedy shield, meaning an injured worker can sue in civil court on top of filing a workers' comp claim.
The DWC administers claims, hearings, and the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB), which resolves disputed claims. Most claims are handled by the employer's insurer or third-party administrator, not the DWC directly.
Benefits you can receive
California workers' comp covers all reasonable and necessary medical treatment related to your work injury, with no copay or deductible on your end. This includes doctor visits, surgery, physical therapy, prescription medications, and assistive devices.
Temporary Total Disability (TTD) pays 66 2/3% of your pre-injury average weekly wage, up to a maximum set annually by the DWC. A 3-day waiting period applies before TTD begins, but those first 3 days are paid retroactively if your disability lasts more than 14 days or requires an overnight hospital stay.
California recognizes several disability categories. Temporary Partial Disability (TPD) pays a portion of the wage difference when you can work in a limited capacity. Permanent Partial Disability (PPD) compensates for lasting impairment rated as a percentage using the AMA Guides and California's permanent-disability rating schedule. Permanent Total Disability (PTD) applies when you cannot return to any work. Death benefits cover burial expenses and ongoing payments to qualifying dependents.
Most California claims end in a settlement. A Compromise and Release (C&R) is a lump-sum settlement that closes the entire case; a Stipulation with Request for Award resolves the dispute while keeping medical treatment open. Both require WCAB approval. Before those talks start, our California workers' comp settlement calculator can rough out a possible range from your own wage and injury numbers.
Deadlines: reporting your injury and filing a claim
Two separate clocks control your California workers' comp rights.
First, report the injury to your employer. California law does not set an absolute number-of-days deadline for initial oral notice the way some states do, but employer knowledge within 30 days of the injury protects your full benefit rights. If you wait more than 30 days and your employer had no knowledge of the injury, you can lose your right to benefits entirely. Report in writing whenever possible so there is a record.
Second, once you report, your employer must give you a DWC-1 claim form within one working day. You complete that form and file it with your employer, not with the DWC. Labor Code section 5401(c) provides that the completed claim form is filed with the employer, and that it is deemed filed when it is personally delivered to the employer or received by the employer by first-class or certified mail.
Filing it also protects you. Section 5401(d) provides that filing the claim form with the employer tolls the limitation periods in sections 5405 and 5406 until the employer denies the claim or the injury becomes presumptively compensable under section 5402.
A separate 1-year clock governs the case itself. Under Labor Code section 5405, proceedings before the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (the Application for Adjudication of Claim) must be commenced within 1 year of the date of injury, the expiration of any period covered by disability payments, or the last date on which medical treatment was furnished, whichever applies to your situation. For occupational diseases or cumulative trauma (injuries that develop over time), the date of injury is generally the date you knew or reasonably should have known that the condition was work-related. Missing this deadline will normally bar your claim entirely, so act early.
Because the 1-year statute of limitations is among the shortest in the country, do not delay.
Choosing your doctor
California's doctor-choice rule is one of the most complex in the nation and turns on whether your employer has established a Medical Provider Network (MPN).
If your employer has an MPN, your treatment begins with a network provider, but you are not tied to that first doctor. Labor Code section 4616.3(b) requires the employer to notify you of the existence of the network and of your right to change treating physicians within the network after the first visit. There is no 30-day employer-control period inside an MPN. You are also entitled to a second and third opinion within the MPN if you disagree with the diagnosis or treatment plan.
There is an important exception: pre-designation. Before an injury occurs, you may notify your employer in writing that you have a personal physician (who must be your regular and primary care physician, must have previously directed your treatment, must retain your medical records, and must agree to be pre-designated). Labor Code section 4600(d)(1) attaches a condition the forms do not always make obvious: you have the right to be treated by that physician from the date of injury only if you have health care coverage for non-occupational injuries or illnesses on the date of injury, in a plan, policy, or fund described in Labor Code section 4616.7. Without that coverage, a pre-designation form does not give you that right. The notice must reach your employer before any injury.
If your employer has not established or contracted with an MPN, the rule runs the other way. Under Labor Code section 4600(c), the employer directs your treatment at the outset, and only after 30 days from the date the injury is reported may you be treated by a physician of your own choice, or at a facility of your own choice, within a reasonable geographic area.
In all cases, you have the right to obtain a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) or an Agreed Medical Evaluator (AME) examination when there is a dispute about your medical condition or the extent of your disability. QME/AME opinions carry significant weight before the WCAB.
The MPN system is authorized under Cal. Labor Code sections 4616 through 4616.7. Understanding it before an injury, and pre-designating if you can, gives you the most control over your care.
Can you sue your employer? The exclusive-remedy rule
California workers' compensation is the exclusive remedy against your employer for workplace injuries and illnesses. This means that once the workers' comp system applies, you ordinarily cannot bring a separate civil lawsuit against your employer for the same injury, even if the employer was negligent.
The no-fault bargain works in both directions: you do not have to prove fault to get benefits, and the employer is shielded from tort liability.
Standard exceptions recognized in California include:
- Intentional harm: If your employer or a supervisory employee acted with the specific intent to injure you (not merely reckless conduct), a civil action may be possible. The bar is high.
- Third-party claims: If a third party caused or contributed to your injury, you can sue them in civil court regardless of your workers' comp claim. Common examples are a negligent driver who hit you on a work errand, a defective piece of equipment made by a third-party manufacturer, or a dangerous property owner's premises.
- Uninsured employer: If your employer failed to carry required workers' comp insurance, you may file a civil lawsuit and also apply to the Uninsured Employers Benefits Trust Fund (UEBTF) for benefits.
- Dual capacity: In rare fact patterns, an employer acting in a capacity entirely separate from the employment relationship may face tort liability, though California courts apply this doctrine narrowly.
Understanding the exclusive-remedy rule matters when evaluating any workers' comp settlement, because a C&R settlement typically closes out all claims including third-party rights unless those are explicitly carved out.
If you were hurt at work in California
Take these steps to protect your claim.
Report the injury to your supervisor as soon as possible and follow up in writing. Keep a copy of everything. Your employer must provide you a DWC-1 claim form within one working day of receiving notice. Complete and return it immediately.
Get medical care. In an MPN workplace, use a network provider. If there is a medical emergency, go to the nearest emergency room; emergency care is always covered regardless of MPN status.
Keep records: every medical visit, every prescription, all out-of-pocket costs, and any communications with the insurer. Document how the injury affects your ability to work and perform daily activities.
Return your completed DWC-1 claim form to your employer, and do not let the 1-year deadline for opening a case at the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board pass. If the insurer denies your claim or disputes your disability rating, you have the right to a hearing before the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board. Disputes over doctor selection, medical necessity, or permanent disability ratings are common.
Before signing any settlement, especially a C&R, have a California workers' comp lawyer explain what it closes in a free case evaluation (attorney advertising). Most California workers' comp attorneys work on contingency (a portion of any permanent-disability or settlement recovery), so there is typically no upfront cost to get legal advice. The WCAB has attorneys' fees rules that cap how much an attorney can take from your benefits.
This article is general legal information, not legal advice. Workers' compensation rules vary by state and change, and benefit amounts and deadlines depend on the specific facts. For advice about a specific claim, consult a licensed workers' compensation attorney in California.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is workers' comp required in California?
Yes. Every California employer with at least one employee must carry workers' compensation insurance or qualify as a self-insurer under California Labor Code section 3700. There is no minimum-employee exemption. Employers who fail to carry coverage face fines, stop-work orders, and personal liability.
How long does workers' comp last in California?
Temporary disability benefits typically continue until you reach maximum medical improvement (MMI) or return to work, with a cap of 104 weeks of benefits within a 5-year period for most injuries. Some serious injuries (such as certain spinal cord injuries, severe burns, or chronic lung disease) qualify for 240 weeks. Permanent disability payments have their own duration based on the disability rating.
How much does workers' comp pay in California?
Temporary Total Disability pays 66 2/3% of your average weekly wage, up to a maximum the DWC sets each year. The maximum changes annually so check the current DWC rate schedule. Permanent disability payments are calculated using a percentage rating under California's permanent-disability rating schedule and the AMA Guides.
Can I be fired while on workers' comp in California?
California law prohibits employers from discriminating or retaliating against an employee for filing a workers' comp claim. If you are fired, demoted, or otherwise treated adversely because of a claim, you may have a separate retaliation claim under California Labor Code section 132a, which can result in additional compensation. However, workers' comp alone does not guarantee your job; employers can lawfully end employment for unrelated legitimate reasons.
Can I choose my own doctor for a workers' comp injury in California?
It depends on whether your employer has an MPN. If there is an MPN, you start with a network provider but may change treating physicians within the network after the first visit under Labor Code section 4616.3(b); there is no 30-day wait. If your employer has no MPN, Labor Code section 4600(c) lets you be treated by a physician of your own choice only after 30 days from the date the injury is reported. If you pre-designated your personal physician in writing before the injury and you had non-occupational health coverage on the date of injury, that doctor treats you from day 1.
How long do I have to file a workers' comp claim in California?
The DWC-1 claim form goes to your employer, not to the state, and filing it tolls the limitation periods in Labor Code sections 5405 and 5406 until your claim is denied or becomes presumptively compensable. The separate 1-year statute of limitations in section 5405 governs commencing proceedings before the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board, running from the date of injury, the end of any period of disability payments, or the last date medical treatment was furnished. Report and file quickly; missing the deadline typically bars your claim.
Can I sue my employer for a workplace injury in California?
Generally no. California workers' compensation is the exclusive remedy against your employer. You can sue a negligent third party (a manufacturer, contractor, or driver, for example), but not your employer except in narrow circumstances such as intentional harm or the employer's failure to carry required workers' comp insurance.
Updates
Corrected the doctor-choice rules (you may change physicians within an employer's medical provider network after the first visit, while the 30-day rule applies only when there is no network), clarified that the DWC-1 claim form is filed with your employer and that filing it pauses the one-year deadline, and added the health-coverage condition required to pre-designate a personal physician.
The Law Behind This Article
This article rests on the statutory provisions below, held in our own legal record and retrieved from the official source. Tap a section to read the operative text.
California Labor Code
§ 3600In force
(a) Liability for the compensation provided by this division, in lieu of any other liability whatsoever to any person except as otherwise specifically provided in Sections 3602, 3706, and 4558, shall, without regard to negligence, exist against an employer for any injury sustained by his or her employees arising out of and in the course of the employment and for the death of any employee if the injury proximately causes death, in those cases where the following conditions of compensation concur: (1) Where, at the time of the injury, both the employer and the employee are subject to the compensation provisions of this division. (2) Where, at the time of the injury, the employee is performing service growing out of and incidental to his or her employment and is acting within the course of his or her employment. (3) Where the injury is proximately caused by the employment, either with or without negligence. (4) Where the injury is not caused by the intoxication, by alcohol or the unlawful use of a controlled substance, of the injured employee.
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§ 3700In force
Every employer except the state shall secure the payment of compensation in one or more of the following ways: (a) By being insured against liability to pay compensation by one or more insurers duly authorized to write compensation insurance in this state. (b) By securing from the Director of Industrial Relations a certificate of consent to self-insure either as an individual employer, or as one employer in a group of employers, which may be given upon furnishing proof satisfactory to the Director of Industrial Relations of ability to self-insure and to pay any compensation that may become due to his or her employees.
Official text (excerpt) · last checked 2026-07-28 · Read the full text in our law library · Verify at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
Cited in 82 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2025
Opinions citing this section in our collection:
- JKH Enterprises, Inc. v. Department of Industrial Relations (California Court of Appeal 2006, 48 Cal. Rptr. 3d 563)“…s’ compensation insurance for their benefit in violation of Labor Code section 3700. The penalty ultimately assessed by the…”
- Aguilera v. Heiman (California Court of Appeal 2009, 174 Cal. App. 4th 590)“…ding his pleading to allege respondents’ noncompliance with Labor Code section 3700, thereby triggering the three-year limi…”
- State Farm Fire & Casualty Co. v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (California Supreme Court 1997, 16 Cal. 4th 1187)“…to secure workers’ compensation insurance as provided under Labor Code section 3700, based on the nonexistence of a record…”
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§ 5405In force
The period within which proceedings may be commenced for the collection of the benefits provided by Article 2 (commencing with Section 4600) or Article 3 (commencing with Section 4650), or both, of Chapter 2 of Part 2 is one year from any of the following: (a) The date of injury. (b) The expiration of any period covered by payment under Article 3 (commencing with Section 4650) of Chapter 2 of Part 2. (c) The last date on which any benefits provided for in Article 2 (commencing with Section 4600) of Chapter 2 of Part 2 were furnished.
Official text (excerpt) · last checked 2026-07-28 · Read the full text in our law library · Verify at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
Cited in 53 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2019
Opinions citing this section in our collection:
- Fireman's Fund Indemnity Co. v. Industrial Accident Commission (California Supreme Court 1952, 39 Cal. 2d 831)“…the date petitioner ceased being the carrier of the risk. (Lab. Code, 5405.) These contentions are untenable. N…”
- Pizza Hut of San Diego, Inc. v. Workers Compensation Appeals Board (California Court of Appeal 1978, 76 Cal. App. 3d 818)“…arred by the one-year statute of limitations established by Labor Code section 5405. 1 Upon reconsideratio…”
- State of California v. Industrial Accident Commission (California Court of Appeal 1962, 198 Cal. App. 2d 818)“…re than five years after injury (1) under the provisions of Labor Code section 5405, where benefits have been voluntarily f…”
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§ 5401In force
(a) Within one working day of receiving notice or knowledge of injury under Section 5400 or 5402, which injury results in lost time beyond the employee’s work shift at the time of injury or which results in medical treatment beyond first aid, the employer shall provide, personally or by first-class mail, a claim form and a notice of potential eligibility for benefits under this division to the injured employee, or in the case of death, to his or her dependents. As used in this subdivision, “first aid” means any one-time treatment, and any followup visit for the purpose of observation of minor scratches, cuts, burns, splinters, or other minor industrial injury, which do not ordinarily require medical care. This one-time treatment, and followup visit for the purpose of observation, is considered first aid even though provided by a physician or registered professional personnel. “Minor industrial injury” shall not include serious exposure to a hazardous substance as defined in subdivision (i) of Section 6302.
Official text (excerpt) · last checked 2026-07-28 · Read the full text in our law library · Verify at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
Cited in 6 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2016
Opinions citing this section in our collection:
- Simi Corporation v. Garamendi (California Court of Appeal 2003, 1 Cal. Rptr. 3d 207)“…diction of the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board. (Former Lab. Code, § 5401, subd. (c) [amended by Stats. 1990, ch.…”
- Leegin Creative Leather Products, Inc. v. Santiaguin (California Court of Appeal 2005, 33 Cal. Rptr. 3d 139)“…ied” upon any misrepresentations made by Santiaguin. Labor Code section 5401, subdivision (a), requires an employer…”
- California Insurance Guarantee Ass'n v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (California Court of Appeal 2008, 163 Cal. App. 4th 853)“…he one-year period within which a claim must be filed. (See Lab. Code, §§ 5401, subd. (a), 5405, subd. (a); all furthe…”
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§ 5402In force
(a) Knowledge of an injury, obtained from any source, on the part of an employer, the employer’s managing agent, superintendent, foreman, or other person in authority, or knowledge of the assertion of a claim of injury sufficient to afford opportunity to the employer to make an investigation into the facts, is equivalent to service under Section 5400. (b) (1) If liability is not rejected within 90 days after the date the claim form is filed under Section 5401, the injury shall be presumed compensable under this division. The presumption of this subdivision is rebuttable only by evidence discovered subsequent to the 90-day period. (2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), for injuries or illnesses defined in Sections 3212 to 3212.85, inclusive, and Sections 3212.9 to 3213.2, inclusive, if the liability is not rejected within 75 days after the date the claim form is filed pursuant to Section 5401, the injury shall be presumed compensable under this division. The presumption of this subdivision is rebuttable only by evidence discovered subsequent to the 75-day period.
Official text (excerpt) · last checked 2026-07-28 · Read the full text in our law library · Verify at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
Cited in 15 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2025
Opinions citing this section in our collection:
- State Compensation Insurance Fund v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (California Court of Appeal 1995, 37 Cal. App. 4th 675)“…g the rebut-table presumption of compensability provided in Labor Code section 5402, 1 barred evidence offered…”
- Rodriguez v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (California Court of Appeal 1994, 30 Cal. App. 4th 1425)“…oner’s attorney pointed out he would be contending that the Labor Code section 5402 presumption of compensability should ap…”
- Simi Corporation v. Garamendi (California Court of Appeal 2003, 1 Cal. Rptr. 3d 207)“…of their employment.” (Lab. Code, § 3202.) Toward that end, Labor Code section 5402, subdivision (b), provides that “[i]f l…”
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§ 4616In force
(a) (1) An insurer, employer, or entity that provides physician network services may establish or modify a medical provider network for the provision of medical treatment to injured employees. The network shall include physicians primarily engaged in the treatment of occupational injuries. The administrative director shall encourage the integration of occupational and nonoccupational providers. Subject to Section 3209.11, the number of physicians in the medical provider network shall be sufficient to enable treatment for injuries or conditions to be provided in a timely manner. The provider network shall include an adequate number and type of physicians, as described in Section 3209.3, or other providers, as described in Section 3209.5, to treat common injuries experienced by injured employees based on the type of occupation or industry in which the employee is engaged, and the geographic area where the employees are employed. (2) Medical treatment for injuries shall be readily available at reasonable times to all employees. To the extent feasible, all medical treatment for injuries shall be readily accessible to all employees.
Official text (excerpt) · last checked 2026-07-28 · Read the full text in our law library · Verify at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
Cited in 2 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2009
Opinions citing this section in our collection:
- Palm Medical Group, Inc. v. State Compensation Insurance Fund (California Court of Appeal 2008, 74 Cal. Rptr. 3d 266)“…medical provider network (MPN), which was authorized under Labor Code section 4616 et seq., effective January 1, 2005. SCI…”
- Opinion No. (2009) (California Attorney General Reports 2009)“…See 83 Ops.Cal.Atty.Gen. 170 , 171 (2000). 2 Lab. Code §§ 4616 - 4616.7 (added by 2004 Stat., ch. 34,…”
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§ 4616.3In force
(a) If the injured employee notifies the employer of the injury or files a claim for workers’ compensation with the employer, the employer shall arrange an initial medical evaluation and begin treatment as required by Section 4600. (b) The employer shall notify the employee of the existence of the medical provider network established pursuant to this article, the employee’s right to change treating physicians within the network after the first visit, and the method by which the list of participating providers may be accessed by the employee. The employer’s failure to provide notice as required by this subdivision or failure to post the notice as required by Section 3550 shall not be a basis for the employee to treat outside the network unless it is shown that the failure to provide notice resulted in a denial of medical care. (c) If an injured employee disputes either the diagnosis or the treatment prescribed by the treating physician, the employee may seek the opinion of another physician in the medical provider network.
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§ 132aIn forcecited in 3 of our articles
It is the declared policy of this state that there should not be discrimination against workers who are injured in the course and scope of their employment. (1) Any employer who discharges, or threatens to discharge, or in any manner discriminates against any employee because he or she has filed or made known his or her intention to file a claim for compensation with his or her employer or an application for adjudication, or because the employee has received a rating, award, or settlement, is guilty of a misdemeanor and the employee’s compensation shall be increased by one-half, but in no event more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000), together with costs and expenses not in excess of two hundred fifty dollars ($250). Any such employee shall also be entitled to reinstatement and reimbursement for lost wages and work benefits caused by the acts of the employer.
Official text (excerpt) · last checked 2026-07-28 · Read the full text in our law library · Verify at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
Cited in 119 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2026
Opinions citing this section in our collection:
- Nadaf-Rahrov v. the Neiman Marcus Group, Inc. (California Court of Appeal 2008, 166 Cal. App. 4th 952)“…the appeal is dismissed as to summary adjudication of the Labor Code section 132a and related wrongful termination claims…”
- Judson Steel Corp. v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (California Supreme Court 1978, 22 Cal. 3d 658)“…as engaged in unlawful discrimination within the meaning of Labor Code section 132a. In 1972 the Legislature amended sectio…”
- Arteaga v. Brink's, Inc. (California Court of Appeal 2008, 163 Cal. App. 4th 327)“…n retaliation for filing workers’ compensation claims. (See Lab. Code, § 132a.) The trial court granted summary judgm…”
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Also relied on in: California At-Will Employment Laws: Exceptions and Your Rights, California Whistleblower Laws: Protections and How to Report
§ 4600In force
(a) Medical, surgical, chiropractic, acupuncture, licensed clinical social worker, and hospital treatment, including nursing, medicines, medical and surgical supplies, crutches, and apparatuses, including orthotic and prosthetic devices and services, that is reasonably required to cure or relieve the injured worker from the effects of the worker’s injury shall be provided by the employer. In the case of the employer’s neglect or refusal reasonably to do so, the employer is liable for the reasonable expense incurred by or on behalf of the employee in providing treatment. (b) As used in this division and notwithstanding any other law, medical treatment that is reasonably required to cure or relieve the injured worker from the effects of the worker’s injury means treatment that is based upon the guidelines adopted by the administrative director pursuant to Section 5307.27.
Official text (excerpt) · last checked 2026-07-28 · Read the full text in our law library · Verify at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
Cited in 109 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2025
Opinions citing this section in our collection:
- Department of Rehabilitation v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (California Supreme Court 2003, 135 Cal. Rptr. 2d 665)“…tus has no bearing on his entitlement to receive treatment. Labor Code § 4600 does not say that the worker will be co…”
- Torres v. Xomox Corp. (California Court of Appeal 1996, 49 Cal. App. 4th 1)“…r liable for (1) medical, surgical, and hospital treatment (Lab. Code, §§ 4600-4608); (2) disability benefits (Lab. Co…”
- Bstandig v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (California Court of Appeal 1977, 68 Cal. App. 3d 988)“…b. Code, §§ 4650-4656) and preevaluation medical treatment (Lab. Code, § 4600) beyond March 21, 1974, is well-founded…”
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Sources and References
- California Division of Workers' Compensation (DWC)(dir.ca.gov).gov
- California Labor Code sections 3200-6002(dir.ca.gov).gov
- Cal. Labor Code § 4600 (medical treatment; 30-day rule for non-MPN employers; predesignation of a personal physician)(leginfo.legislature.ca.gov)
- Cal. Labor Code § 4616.3 (medical provider networks; right to change treating physicians after the first visit)(leginfo.legislature.ca.gov)
- Cal. Labor Code § 5401 (DWC-1 claim form filed with the employer; tolling of §§ 5405 and 5406)(leginfo.legislature.ca.gov)
- Cal. Labor Code § 5405 (one-year period to commence proceedings)(leginfo.legislature.ca.gov)
- Cal. Labor Code § 3600 (conditions of compensation; exclusive remedy)(leginfo.legislature.ca.gov)
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