DIVISION 4. WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND INSURANCE 3200-6002›PART 2. COMPUTATION OF COMPENSATION 4451-4856›CHAPTER 2. Compensation Schedules 4550-4856›ARTICLE 1. General Provisions 4550-4558

§ 4555

California Labor Code · 2018-11 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

In case of failure by an employer to secure the payment of compensation, the appeals board may award a reasonable attorney’s fee in addition to the amount of compensation recoverable. When a fee is awarded under this section no further fee shall be allowed under Section 4903 but the provisions of Section 4903 shall be applicable to secure the payment of any fee awarded under this section.

(Amended by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1513.)

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