California · Labor Code

LAB §1697.2: Actions brought under this chapter shall be set for trial at the earliest possible date, and shall take precedence over all other cases, except older matters of the same character and matters to which

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Cases under this chapter must be scheduled for trial as soon as possible and take priority over other cases, except for older similar cases and certain other matters.

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Actions brought under this chapter shall be set for trial at the earliest possible date, and shall take precedence over all other cases, except older matters of the same character and matters to which special precedence may be given by law.

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