Labor Code - LAB
DIVISION 4. WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND INSURANCE [3200 - 6002]
( Heading of Division 4 amended by Stats. 1979, Ch. 373. ) PART 2. COMPUTATION OF COMPENSATION [4451 - 4856]
( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 90. ) CHAPTER 2. Compensation Schedules [4550 - 4856]
( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 90. ) ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [4550 - 4558]
( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 90. ) 4553.
The amount of compensation otherwise recoverable shall be increased one-half, together with costs and expenses not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars ($250), where the employee is injured by reason of the serious and willful misconduct of any of the following:
(a) The employer, or his managing representative.
(b) If the employer is a partnership, on the part of one of the partners or a managing representative or general superintendent thereof.
(c) If the employer is a corporation, on the part of an executive, managing officer, or general superintendent thereof.
(Amended by Stats. 1982, Ch. 922, Sec. 10.)