Lab. Code, § 4908 · Chapter 1. Payment and Assignment
Lab. Code, § 4908
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Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
A claim for compensation for the injury or death of any employee, or any award or judgment entered thereon, has the same preference over the other debts of the employer, or his estate and of the insurer which is given by the law to claims for wages. Such preference is for the entire amount of the compensation to be paid. This section shall not impair the lien of any previous award.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 1939, Ch. 649.
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- Official file
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