California § 5400 - Except as provided by sections 5402 and 5403, no claim to recover compensation un
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 5400 — Except as provided by sections 5402 and 5403, no claim to recover compensation un, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5400. Except as provided by sections 5402 and 5403, no claim to recover compensation un
Except as provided by sections 5402 and 5403, no claim to recover compensation under this division shall be maintained unless within thirty days after the occurrence of the injury which is claimed to have caused the disability or death, there is served upon the employer notice in writing, signed by the person injured or someone in his behalf, or in case of the death of the person injured, by a dependent or someone in the dependentâs behalf.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 5400
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 5400 cover?
Section 5400 ("Except as provided by sections 5402 and 5403, no claim to recover compensation un") 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 § 5400?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 5400" (California). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 5400 apply to my situation?
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