{"code":"LAB","codeName":"Labor Code","section":"138","citation":"Lab. Code, § 138","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 1. DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS [50. - 182.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/labor-code/division-1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 5. Division of Workers’ Compensation [110. - 139.6.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/labor-code/division-1/chapter-5"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 559, Sec. 8.   (AB 1426)   Effective October 7, 2011.","effective":"2011-10-07","html":"<p>The administrative director may appoint a deputy to act when he or she is absent from the state due to official business, vacation, or illness.</p>","text":"The administrative director may appoint a deputy to act when he or she is absent from the state due to official business, vacation, or illness.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/labor-code/division-of-workers-compensation-138","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}