{"code":"LAB","codeName":"Labor Code","section":"27","citation":"Lab. Code, § 27","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"GENERAL PROVISIONS","url":"https://blackletter.si/labor-code/general-provisions"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 448, Sec. 1.   Effective January 1, 1999.","effective":"1999-01-01","html":"<p>Whenever the term “workers’ compensation judge” or “workers’ compensation referee” is used in this code in connection with the workers’ compensation law, the term shall mean “workers’ compensation administrative law judge.”</p>","text":"Whenever the term “workers’ compensation judge” or “workers’ compensation referee” is used in this code in connection with the workers’ compensation law, the term shall mean “workers’ compensation administrative law judge.”","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/labor-code/general-provisions-27","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}