California Statutes
§ 5409. — 5409. (Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 90.)
California § 5409.
JurisdictionCalifornia
Code LABLabor Code - LAB
Div. 4.DIVISION 4. WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND INSURANCE
Part 4.PART 4. COMPENSATION PROCEEDINGS
Ch. 2.CHAPTER 2. Limitations of Proceedings
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Cal. Labor Code - LAB Code § 5409. (2026).
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The running of the period of limitations prescribed by this chapter is an affirmative defense and operates to bar the remedy and not to extinguish the right of the employee. Such defense may be waived. Failure to present such defense prior to the submission of the cause for decision is a sufficient waiver.
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Legislative History
Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 90.
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