California § 3709.5 - After the payment of attorney
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 3709.5 — After the payment of attorney, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3709.5. After the payment of attorney
After the payment of attorneyâs fees fixed by the court, the employer shall be relieved from the obligation to pay further compensation to or on behalf of the employee under this division up to the entire amount of the balance of the judgment, if satisfied, or such portion as has been satisfied. After the satisfaction by the employer of the attorneyâs fees fixed by the court, the Uninsured Employers Fund shall be relieved from the obligation to pay further compensation to or on behalf of the employee pursuant to Section 3716, up to the entire amount of the balance of the judgment, if satisfied, or such portion as has been satisfied. The appeals board shall allow as a credit to the employer and to the Uninsured Employers Fund, to be applied against the liability for compensation, the amount recovered by the employee in such action, either by settlement or after the judgment, as has not been applied to the expense of attorneyâs fees and costs.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 3709.5
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 3709.5 cover?
Section 3709.5 ("After the payment of attorney") 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 § 3709.5?
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