California Statutes
§ 4553. — 4553. (Amended by Stats. 1982, Ch. 922, Sec. 10.)
California § 4553.
JurisdictionCalifornia
Code LABLabor Code - LAB
Div. 4.DIVISION 4. WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND INSURANCE
Part 2.PART 2. COMPUTATION OF COMPENSATION
Ch. 2.CHAPTER 2. Compensation Schedules
Art. 1.ARTICLE 1. General Provisions
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Cal. Labor Code - LAB Code § 4553. (2026).
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The amount of compensation otherwise recoverable shall be increased one-half, together with costs and expenses not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars ($250), where the employee is injured by reason of the serious and willful misconduct of any of the following:
(a)The employer, or his managing representative.
(b)If the employer is a partnership, on the part of one of the partners or a managing representative or general superintendent thereof.
(c)If the employer is a corporation, on the part of an executive, managing officer, or general superintendent thereof.
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Legislative History
Amended by Stats. 1982, Ch. 922, Sec. 10.
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