California § 13604 - If the employer refuses to pay as required by this chapter, the surviving spouse
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 13604 — If the employer refuses to pay as required by this chapter, the surviving spouse, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13604. If the employer refuses to pay as required by this chapter, the surviving spouse
(a) If the employer refuses to pay as required by this chapter, the surviving spouse may recover the amount the surviving spouse is entitled to receive under this chapter in an action brought for that purpose against the employer. (b) If an action is brought against the employer under this section, the court shall award reasonable attorneyâs fees to the surviving spouse if the court finds that the employer acted unreasonably in refusing to pay as required by this chapter.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 13604
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 13604 cover?
Section 13604 ("If the employer refuses to pay as required by this chapter, the surviving spouse") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 13604?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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