California § 5813 - The workers
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 5813 — The workers, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5813. The workers
(a) The workersâ compensation referee or appeals board may order a party, the partyâs attorney, or both, to pay any reasonable expenses, including attorneyâs fees and costs, incurred by another party as a result of bad-faith actions or tactics that are frivolous or solely intended to cause unnecessary delay. In addition, a workersâ compensation referee or the appeals board, in its sole discretion, may order additional sanctions not to exceed two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) to be transmitted to the General Fund. (b) The determination of sanctions shall be made after written application by the party seeking sanctions or upon the appeal boardâs own motion. (c) This section shall apply to all applications for adjudication that are filed on or after January 1, 1994.
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 5813
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 5813 cover?
Section 5813 ("The workers") 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 § 5813?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 5813" (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?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the California official source linked on this page or consult a licensed California attorney.
How does California § 5813 apply to my situation?
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