California Labor Code PART 3.5 - ARBITRATION

• Section 5270.
  This part shall not apply in cases where an injured employee or dependent is involved unless the employee or dependent is represented by an attorney.(Amended...
• Section 5270.5.
  (a) The presiding workers’ compensation judge at each district office shall prepare a list of all eligible attorneys who apply to be placed on the list...
• Section 5271.
  (a) The parties to a dispute submitted for arbitration may select any eligible attorney from the list prepared by the presiding workers’ compensation judge to serve...
• Section 5272.
  Arbitrators shall have all of the statutory and regulatory duties and responsibilities of a workers’ compensation judge, as set forth in Chapter 1 (commencing with...
• Section 5273.
  (a) In disputes between an employee and an employer, the employer shall pay all costs related to the arbitration proceeding, including use of facilities, hearing reporter...
• Section 5275.
  (a) Disputes involving the following issues shall be submitted for arbitration:(1) Insurance coverage.(2) Right of contribution in accordance with Section 5500.5.(b) By agreement of the parties, any issue arising...
• Section 5276.
  (a) Arbitration proceedings may commence at any place and time agreed upon by all parties.(b) If the parties cannot agree on a time or place to commence...
• Section 5277.
  (a) The arbitrator’s findings and award shall be served on all parties within 30 days of submission of the case for decision.(b) The arbitrator’s award shall comply...
• Section 5278.
  (a) No disclosure of any offers of settlement made by any party shall be made to the arbitrator prior to the filing of the award.(b) Article 7...

Last modified: October 22, 2018