Lab. Code, § 5305 · Chapter 1. Jurisdiction
Lab. Code, § 5305
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
The Division of Workers’ Compensation, including the administrative director, and the appeals board have jurisdiction over all controversies arising out of injuries suffered outside the territorial limits of this state in those cases where the injured employee is a resident of this state at the time of the injury and the contract of hire was made in this state. Any employee described by this section, or his or her dependents, shall be entitled to the compensation or death benefits provided by this division.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 6, Sec. 71. Effective January 1, 2003.
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