California Labor Code Section 5412

CA Labor Code § 5412 (2017)  

The date of injury in cases of occupational diseases or cumulative injuries is that date upon which the employee first suffered disability therefrom and either knew, or in the exercise of reasonable diligence should have known, that such disability was caused by his present or prior employment.

(Amended by Stats. 1973, Ch. 1024.)

Last modified: October 25, 2018