California § 4554. 4554. (Amended by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1189.)

California Statutes

§ 4554. — 4554. (Amended by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1189.)

California § 4554.

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 § 4554. (2026).

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In case of the willful failure by an employer to secure the payment of compensation, the amount of compensation otherwise recoverable for injury or death as provided in this division shall be increased 10 percent. Failure of the employer to secure the payment of compensation as provided in Article 1 (commencing at Section 3700) of Chapter 4 of Part 1 of this division is prima facie evidence of willfulness on his part.

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In case of the willful failure by an employer to secure the payment of compensation, the amount of compensation otherwise recoverable for injury or death as provided in this division shall be increased 10 percent. Failure of the employer to secure the payment of compensation as provided in Article 1 (commencing at Section 3700) of Chapter 4 of Part 1 of this division is prima facie evidence of willfulness on his part.

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Amended by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1189.

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