California § 4551 - Where the injury is caused by the serious and willful misconduct of the injured e
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 4551 — Where the injury is caused by the serious and willful misconduct of the injured e, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4551. Where the injury is caused by the serious and willful misconduct of the injured e
Where the injury is caused by the serious and willful misconduct of the injured employee, the compensation otherwise recoverable therefor shall be reduced one-half, except: (a) Where the injury results in death. (b) Where the injury results in a permanent disability of 70 percent or over. (c) Where the injury is caused by the failure of the employer to comply with any provision of law, or any safety order of the Division of Occupational Safety and Health, with reference to the safety of places of employment. (d) Where the injured employee is under 16 years of age at the time of injury.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 4551
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 4551 cover?
Section 4551 ("Where the injury is caused by the serious and willful misconduct of the injured e") 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 § 4551?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 4551 apply to my situation?
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