California · Labor Code

LAB §4602: If the employee so requests, the employer shall procure certification by either the administrative director or the appeals board as the case may be of the competency, for the particular case, of the c

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An employer must obtain certification of a medical professional's competency for a specific case upon employee request, through either the administrative director or appeals board.

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If the employee so requests, the employer shall procure certification by either the administrative director or the appeals board as the case may be of the competency, for the particular case, of the consulting or additional physicians.

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