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HomeLabor CodeDiv. 1Ch. 5§ 126 Workers' Compensation Records Requirement

§ 126 Workers' Compensation Records Requirement

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§ 126 Workers' Compensation Records Requirement

This law says that the people in charge of workers' compensation must keep records of all their meetings and decisions.

Key Takeaways

  • •The people in charge of workers' compensation must keep records of all their meetings and decisions.
  • •These records must be kept in their offices.
  • •This helps make sure everything is fair and clear.

Example

If a worker gets hurt on the job and applies for workers' compensation, the people who decide on the case must write down what they talked about and decided.

This means that if there's ever a question about what happened, there's a written record to look back on.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 126 Workers' Compensation Records Requirement

The Division of Workers’ Compensation, including the administrative director and the appeals board, shall keep minutes of all their proceedings and other books or records requisite for proper and efficient administration. All records shall be kept in their respective offices. (Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 146, Sec. 140. Effective January 1, 1995.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

Key Terms

Division of Workers’ Compensationadministrative directorappeals boardminutesrecords

Related Statutes

  • § 119 Attorney Representation Duties
  • § 133 Workers' Compensation Division Authority
  • § 138.2 Workers' Compensation Headquarters Operations
  • § 111 Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
  • § 125 Workers' Compensation Forms Provision

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Labor Code. Section 126.
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