CaliforniaTitle 8
California workers’ compensation regulations.
The Labor Code says an injured worker is entitled to medical treatment. Title 8 says utilization review has five working days to answer, on this form, or the denial does not stand. Panels argue about the second far more often than the first. Every section here carries the official text, and the count is how many released decisions applied it.
- Sections in the file
- 994
- Applied in this corpus
- 169
- Labor Code sections
- 124
Where the arguing happens
Released decisions by the article of the rulebook they cite. Procedure dominates: getting a decision reviewed at all is the fight most often had, and the rules about how to ask carry more than the rest together.
- Article 18. Reconsideration, Removal and Disqualification13 rules applied1,06955%
- Article 9. Filing and Service of Documents16 rules applied26514%
- Article 15. Findings, Awards and Orders11 rules applied1025%
- Article 4. Conduct of Parties, Attorneys and Non-Attorney Representatives6 rules applied915%
- Article 12. Settlements2 rules applied885%
- Article 3. Assignment of Qualified Medical Evaluators, Evaluation Procedure11 rules applied854%
- Article 7. Petitions, Pleadings and Forms16 rules applied854%
- Article 13. Hearings17 rules applied814%
- Article 2. Powers, Duties and Responsibilities8 rules applied472%
- Article 3.5. Medical Provider Networks9 rules applied312%
1,944 decisions across the groups shown
Showing the 120 most applied. Type to search all 994. A rule with no count still has its page and the official text.
| Rule | What it governs | Applied |
|---|---|---|
| § 10955 | Petitions for Removal and Answers.Article 18. Reconsideration, Removal and Disqualification | 771 decisions → |
| § 10605 | Time Within Which to Act When a Document is Served by Mail, Fax or E-Mail.Article 9. Filing and Service of Documents | 141 decisions → |
| § 10960 | Petition for Disqualification of Workers' Compensation Judge.Article 18. Reconsideration, Removal and Disqualification | 110 decisions → |
| § 10700 | Approval of Settlements.Article 12. Settlements | 87 decisions → |
| § 10421 | Sanctions.Article 4. Conduct of Parties, Attorneys and Non-Attorney Representatives | 74 decisions → |
| § 10961 | Actions by Workers' Compensation Judge After Petition for Reconsideration is Filed.Article 18. Reconsideration, Removal and Disqualification | 66 decisions → |
| § 10600 | Time for Actions.Article 9. Filing and Service of Documents | 54 decisions → |
| § 10945 | Required Content of Petitions for Reconsideration, Removal, Disqualification and Answers.Article 18. Reconsideration, Removal and Disqualification | 37 decisions → |
| § 10832 | Notices of Intention and Orders after Notices of Intention.Article 15. Findings, Awards and Orders | 30 decisions → |
| § 10843Repealed | Petitions for Removal and Answers. [Renumbered]Article 15. Findings, Awards and Orders | 29 decisions → |
| § 10940 | Filing and Service of Petitions for Reconsideration, Removal, Disqualification and Answers.Article 18. Reconsideration, Removal and Disqualification | 27 decisions → |
| § 9785 | Reporting Duties of the Primary Treating Physician.Article 5. Predesignation of Personal Physician; Request for Change of Physician; Reporting Duties of the Primary Treating Physician; Petition for Change of Primary Treating Physician | 26 decisions → |
| § 31.7 | Obtaining Additional QME Panel in a Different Specialty.Article 3. Assignment of Qualified Medical Evaluators, Evaluation Procedure | 24 decisions → |
| § 31.5 | QME Replacement Requests.Article 3. Assignment of Qualified Medical Evaluators, Evaluation Procedure | 22 decisions → |
| § 10330 | Authority of Workers' Compensation Judges.Article 2. Powers, Duties and Responsibilities | 21 decisions → |
| § 10844 | Reasonable Attorney's Fee.Article 15. Findings, Awards and Orders | 21 decisions → |
| § 10786 | Determination of Medical-Legal Expense Dispute.Article 13. Hearings | 20 decisions → |
| § 10972 | Skeletal Petitions.Article 18. Reconsideration, Removal and Disqualification | 18 decisions → |
| § 10615 | Filing of Documents.Article 9. Filing and Service of Documents | 17 decisions → |
| § 10515 | Demurrer, Judgment on the Pleadings and Summary Judgment Not Permitted.Article 7. Petitions, Pleadings and Forms | 16 decisions → |
| § 30 | QME Panel Requests.Article 3. Assignment of Qualified Medical Evaluators, Evaluation Procedure | 15 decisions → |
| § 10550 | Petition to Dismiss Inactive Cases.Article 7. Petitions, Pleadings and Forms | 14 decisions → |
| § 10625 | Service by Parties.Article 9. Filing and Service of Documents | 14 decisions → |
| § 10510 | Petitions and Answers to Petitions.Article 7. Petitions, Pleadings and Forms | 13 decisions → |
| § 10995 | Reconsideration of Arbitrator's Decisions or Awards Made Pursuant to the Mandatory or Voluntary Arbitration Provisions of Labor Code Sections 5270 through 5275.Article 18. Reconsideration, Removal and Disqualification | 13 decisions → |
| § 10617 | Restrictions on the Rejection for Filing of Documents Subject to a Statute of Limitations or a Jurisdictional Time Limitation.Article 9. Filing and Service of Documents | 12 decisions → |
| § 10914 | Record of Arbitration Proceeding.Article 17. Arbitration | 12 decisions → |
| § 10517 | When Pleadings Deemed Amended.Article 7. Petitions, Pleadings and Forms | 10 decisions → |
| § 10628 | Service by the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board.Article 9. Filing and Service of Documents | 10 decisions → |
| § 10752 | Appearances Required.Article 13. Hearings | 10 decisions → |
| § 10787 | Trials.Article 13. Hearings | 10 decisions → |
| § 10842 | Request for Increase of Attorney's FeeArticle 15. Findings, Awards and Orders | 10 decisions → |
| § 9767.5 | Access StandardsArticle 3.5. Medical Provider Networks | 9 decisions → |
| § 10430 | Vexatious Litigants.Article 4. Conduct of Parties, Attorneys and Non-Attorney Representatives | 9 decisions → |
| § 10682 | Physicians' Reports as Evidence.Article 11. Evidence | 9 decisions → |
| § 10761 | Submission at Conference.Article 13. Hearings | 9 decisions → |
| § 35.5 | Compliance by AMEs and QMEs with Administrative Director Evaluation and Reporting Guidelines.Article 3. Assignment of Qualified Medical Evaluators, Evaluation Procedure | 8 decisions → |
| § 10320 | Appeals Board Decisions and Orders.Article 2. Powers, Duties and Responsibilities | 8 decisions → |
| § 10382 | Joinder of Parties.Article 3. Parties, Joinder and Consolidation | 8 decisions → |
| § 10990 | Reconsideration of Arbitration Decisions Made Pursuant to Labor Code Sections 3201.5 and 3201.7.Article 18. Reconsideration, Removal and Disqualification | 8 decisions → |
| § 10109 | Duty to Conduct Investigation; Duty of Good Faith.Article 3. Auditing | 7 decisions → |
| § 10390 | Proper Identification of Parties.Article 3. Parties, Joinder and Consolidation | 7 decisions → |
| § 10396 | Consolidation of Cases.Article 3. Parties, Joinder and Consolidation | 7 decisions → |
| § 10816 | Electronic Appearances Before the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board.Article 14. Record of Proceedings | 7 decisions → |
| § 10964 | Supplemental Petitions.Article 18. Reconsideration, Removal and Disqualification | 7 decisions → |
| § 10974 | Allegations of Newly Discovered Evidence and Fraud.Article 18. Reconsideration, Removal and Disqualification | 7 decisions → |
| § 9767.6 | Treatment and Change of Physicians Within MPNArticle 3.5. Medical Provider Networks | 6 decisions → |
| § 9767.9 | Transfer of Ongoing Care into the MPN.Article 3.5. Medical Provider Networks | 6 decisions → |
| § 10451.1Repealed | Determination of Medical-Legal Expense Disputes. [Repealed]Article 5. Applications and Answers | 6 decisions → |
| § 10629 | Designated Service.Article 9. Filing and Service of Documents | 6 decisions → |
| § 10803 | Record of Proceedings Maintained in Adjudication File.Article 14. Record of Proceedings | 6 decisions → |
| § 10888 | Dismissal of Lien Claims.Article 16. Liens | 6 decisions → |
| § 35 | Exchange of Information and Ex Parte Communications.Article 3. Assignment of Qualified Medical Evaluators, Evaluation Procedure | 5 decisions → |
| § 41 | Ethical Requirements.Article 4. Evaluation Procedures | 5 decisions → |
| § 10133.31 | Supplemental Job Displacement Nontransferable Voucher for Injuries Occurring on or After January 1, 2013.Article 7.5. Supplemental Job Displacement Benefit | 5 decisions → |
| § 10305 | Definitions.Article 1. General | 5 decisions → |
| § 10370 | Extensions Of Time During Public Emergencies.Article 2. Powers, Duties and Responsibilities | 5 decisions → |
| § 10545 | Petition for Costs.Article 7. Petitions, Pleadings and Forms | 5 decisions → |
| § 10555 | Petition for Credit.Article 7. Petitions, Pleadings and Forms | 5 decisions → |
| § 10561Repealed | Sanctions. [Renumbered]Article 7. Petitions, Pleadings and Forms | 5 decisions → |
| § 10759 | Mandatory Settlement Conferences.Article 13. Hearings | 5 decisions → |
| § 10875 | Lien Conferences.Article 16. Liens | 5 decisions → |
| § 31.3 | Scheduling Appointment with Panel QME.Article 3. Assignment of Qualified Medical Evaluators, Evaluation Procedure | 4 decisions → |
| § 41.5 | Conflicts of Interest by Medical Evaluators.Article 4. Evaluation Procedures | 4 decisions → |
| § 9767.12 | Employee NotificationArticle 3.5. Medical Provider Networks | 4 decisions → |
| § 10116.9 | Definitions for Article 6.5 and 7.5.Article 6. RETRAINING AND RETURN TO WORK -DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS | 4 decisions → |
| § 10325 | En Banc and Significant Panel Decisions.Article 2. Powers, Duties and Responsibilities | 4 decisions → |
| § 10346 | Authority of Presiding Workers' Compensation Judge to Assign or Transfer Cases.Article 2. Powers, Duties and Responsibilities | 4 decisions → |
| § 10455 | Applications.Article 5. Applications and Answers | 4 decisions → |
| § 10488 | Objection to Venue Based on an Attorney's Principal Place of Business.Article 6. Venue | 4 decisions → |
| § 10507Repealed | Time Within Which to Act When a Document is Served by Mail, Fax, or E-Mail. [Renumbered]Article 7. Petitions, Pleadings and Forms | 4 decisions → |
| § 10536 | Petition for New and Further Disability.Article 7. Petitions, Pleadings and Forms | 4 decisions → |
| § 10775Repealed | Reasonable Attorney's Fee. [Renumbered]Article 13. Hearings | 4 decisions → |
| § 10817 | Electronic Testimony Before the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board.Article 14. Record of Proceedings | 4 decisions → |
| § 46.2Repealed | QME Emergency Regulation in Response to COVID-19.Article 4. Evaluation Procedures | 3 decisions → |
| § 10152 | Disability, When Considered Permanent.Subchapter 1.6. Permanent Disability Rating Determination | 3 decisions → |
| § 10166 | Consultative Rating Determinations.Subchapter 1.6. Permanent Disability Rating Determination | 3 decisions → |
| § 10205.5 | Official Participant Record and Duty to Furnish Correct Address.Article 1.2. Electronic Filing | 3 decisions → |
| § 10349Repealed | Orders Equivalent to Notices of Intention. [Repealed]Article 2. Powers, Duties and Responsibilities | 3 decisions → |
| § 10400 | Attorney Representatives.Article 4. Conduct of Parties, Attorneys and Non-Attorney Representatives | 3 decisions → |
| § 10402 | Substitution or Dismissal of Attorneys and Non-Attorney Representatives.Article 4. Conduct of Parties, Attorneys and Non-Attorney Representatives | 3 decisions → |
| § 10670 | Documentary Evidence.Article 11. Evidence | 3 decisions → |
| § 10750 | Notice of Hearing.Article 13. Hearings | 3 decisions → |
| § 10756 | Failure to Appear at Trial in Case in Chief.Article 13. Hearings | 3 decisions → |
| § 10782 | Expedited Hearings.Article 13. Hearings | 3 decisions → |
| § 10788 | Petition for Automatic Reassignment of Trial or Expedited Hearing to Another Workers' Compensation Judge.Article 13. Hearings | 3 decisions → |
| § 10850 | Order Dismissing Application.Article 15. Findings, Awards and Orders | 3 decisions → |
| § 10880 | Lien Trials.Article 16. Liens | 3 decisions → |
| § 10962 | Report of Workers' Compensation Judge.Article 18. Reconsideration, Removal and Disqualification | 3 decisions → |
| § 34 | Appointment Notification and Cancellation.Article 3. Assignment of Qualified Medical Evaluators, Evaluation Procedure | 2 decisions → |
| § 38 | Medical Evaluation Time Frames; Extensions for QMEs and AMEs.Article 3. Assignment of Qualified Medical Evaluators, Evaluation Procedure | 2 decisions → |
| § 9767.3 | Application for a Medical Provider Network Plan.Article 3.5. Medical Provider Networks | 2 decisions → |
| § 10169.1 | Commutation of Life Pension and Permanent Disability Benefits.Subchapter 1.6. Permanent Disability Rating Determination | 2 decisions → |
| § 10208 | Lien Activation Fees.Article 6 Initial Lien Filing and Lien Activation Fees | 2 decisions → |
| § 10450 | Invoking the Jurisdiction of the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board.Article 5. Applications and Answers | 2 decisions → |
| § 10530 | Emergency Petition for Stay.Article 7. Petitions, Pleadings and Forms | 2 decisions → |
| § 10534 | Petition to Reopen.Article 7. Petitions, Pleadings and Forms | 2 decisions → |
| § 10620 | Filing Proposed Exhibits.Article 9. Filing and Service of Documents | 2 decisions → |
| § 10626Repealed | Examining and Copying Hospital and Physicians' Records. [Repealed]Article 9. Filing and Service of Documents | 2 decisions → |
| § 10742 | Declaration of Readiness to Proceed.Article 13. Hearings | 2 decisions → |
| § 10744 | Objection to Declaration of Readiness to Proceed.Article 13. Hearings | 2 decisions → |
| § 10770.7Repealed | Requirement for Liens Filed Before January 1, 2017. [Repealed]Article 13. Hearings | 2 decisions → |
| § 10779Repealed | Disbarred and Suspended Attorneys. [Renumbered]Article 13. Hearings | 2 decisions → |
| § 10800 | Transcripts.Article 14. Record of Proceedings | 2 decisions → |
| § 10815 | Electronic Hearings Before the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board.Article 14. Record of Proceedings | 2 decisions → |
| § 10835 | Effect of Stipulations.Article 15. Findings, Awards and Orders | 2 decisions → |
| § 10856Repealed | Allegations of Newly Discovered Evidence and Fraud. [Renumbered]Article 15. Findings, Awards and Orders | 2 decisions → |
| § 10859Repealed | Orders After Filing of Petition for Reconsideration. [Reunumbered]Article 15. Findings, Awards and Orders | 2 decisions → |
| § 10868 | Notices of Representation for Lien Claimants.Article 16. Liens | 2 decisions → |
| § 10872 | Notification of Resolution or Withdrawal of Lien Claims.Article 16. Liens | 2 decisions → |
| § 10 | Appointment of QMEs.Article 2. QME Eligibility | 1 decisions → |
| § 31.1 | QME Panel Selection Disputes in Represented Cases.Article 3. Assignment of Qualified Medical Evaluators, Evaluation Procedure | 1 decisions → |
| § 32.6 | Additional QME Evaluations Ordered by the Appeals Board.Article 3. Assignment of Qualified Medical Evaluators, Evaluation Procedure | 1 decisions → |
| § 36 | Service of Comprehensive Medical-Legal Evaluation Reports by Medical Evaluators Including Reports Under Labor Code Section 4061.Article 3. Assignment of Qualified Medical Evaluators, Evaluation Procedure | 1 decisions → |
| § 40 | Disclosure Requirements: Injured Workers.Article 4. Evaluation Procedures | 1 decisions → |
| § 41.6 | Procedures After Notice of Conflict of Interest and Waivers of Conflicts of Interest of an Evaluator.Article 4. Evaluation Procedures | 1 decisions → |
| § 109 | The Qualified Medical Evaluator Notice of Unavailability Form.Article 10.5. QME Process Forms | 1 decisions → |
| § 9767.1 | Medical Provider Networks -- Definitions.Article 3.5. Medical Provider Networks | 1 decisions → |
| § 9767.5.1 | Physician Acknowledgments.Article 3.5. Medical Provider Networks | 1 decisions → |
| § 9767.7 | Second and Third OpinionsArticle 3.5. Medical Provider Networks | 1 decisions → |
Reading a citation
A decision names these rules five different ways and means the same thing each time: AD Rule 9792.6, Administrative Director Rule 10208(a), 8 Cal. Code Reg. Rule 10945(a), Cal. Code Regs., tit. 8, § 10625, WCAB Rule 10450. All of them point into this file.
A bare “§ 35” in a workers’ compensation decision is almost always Labor Code section 35, not QME Regulation 35 — so a section is only matched here behind one of those phrases. It costs a few citations and avoids putting apportionment decisions on a page about the exchange of information.
Repealed sections stay listed and marked. A decision from 2019 applied the rule as it then stood, and removing the rule would make the decision unreadable.
Labor Code, section by section →Every released decision →What is in this corpus →
About these regulations
Where is Title 8 for California workers’ compensation?
This hub is the workers’ compensation regulations we hold: official text, and a count of released panel applications. The Labor Code above it is /california/labor-code. Nested pages exist per section in the file.
How is a regulation page different from a Labor Code page?
The Labor Code states the entitlement. Title 8 often states the clock, the form, and what happens if the deadline is missed. Panels argue the second as often as the first. Each nested page stays on one citation.
Private workspace
Your case already resembles someone else’s. Find whose.
Paste the dispute. The extractor builds the factors, the search finds the decisions the same facts won, and the matter stays saved. Free account.