Labor Code - LAB
DIVISION 4. WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND INSURANCE [3200 - 6002]
( Heading of Division 4 amended by Stats. 1979, Ch. 373. ) PART 4. COMPENSATION PROCEEDINGS [5300 - 6002]
( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 90. ) CHAPTER 2. Limitations of Proceedings [5400 - 5413]
( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 90. ) 5409.
The running of the period of limitations prescribed by this chapter is an affirmative defense and operates to bar the remedy and not to extinguish the right of the employee. Such defense may be waived. Failure to present such defense prior to the submission of the cause for decision is a sufficient waiver.
(Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 90.)