Labor Code section 4053

So long as the employee, after written request of the employer, fails or refuses to submit to such examination or in any way obstructs it, his right to begin or maintain any proceeding for the collection of compensation shall be suspended.

Source: Section 4053, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=LAB§ionNum=4053. (accessed Apr. 24, 2025).

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Apr. 24, 2025

§ 4053’s source at ca.gov

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/labor_code_section_4053

Original Source: Section 4053, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=LAB§ionNum=4053. (last accessed Apr. 24, 2025).