§ 133 Workers' Compensation Division Authority

Labor Code·California

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This law gives the Division of Workers’ Compensation the power to handle all the tasks needed to manage workers' compensation cases.

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•This group has the power to handle workers' compensation cases.
•They can do whatever is needed to help workers who get hurt on the job.
•Their job is to make sure the rules about workers' compensation are followed.

Example

If a worker gets hurt on the job and needs help getting their medical bills paid, the Division of Workers’ Compensation can step in to make sure the worker gets the support they need.

The law lets this group take action to solve problems like this and make sure workers are treated fairly.

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§ 133 Workers' Compensation Division Authority

The Division of Workers’ Compensation, including the administrative director and the appeals board, shall have power and jurisdiction to do all things necessary or convenient in the exercise of any power or jurisdiction conferred upon it under this code. (Amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 559, Sec. 7. (AB 1426) Effective October 7, 2011.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

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Division of Workers’ Compensation administrative director appeals board power and jurisdiction

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Labor Code. Section 133.

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