California § 5102 - The appeals board may order the lump sum paid directly to the injured employee or
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§ 5102. The appeals board may order the lump sum paid directly to the injured employee or
The appeals board may order the lump sum paid directly to the injured employee or his dependents, or deposited with any savings bank or trust company authorized to transact business in this state, which agrees to accept the same as a deposit bearing interest; or the appeals board may order the lump sum deposited with the State Compensation Insurance Fund. Any lump sum so deposited, together with all interest derived therefrom, shall thereafter be held in trust for the injured employee, or in the event of his death, for his dependents. In the event of the employeeâs death, his dependents shall have no further recourse against the employer under this chapter.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 5102
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 5102 cover?
Section 5102 ("The appeals board may order the lump sum paid directly to the injured employee or") 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 § 5102?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 5102 apply to my situation?
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