{"code":"LAB","codeName":"Labor Code","section":"3202","citation":"Lab. Code, § 3202","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 4. WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND INSURANCE [3200. - 6002.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/labor-code/division-4"},{"name":"PART 1. SCOPE AND OPERATION [3200. - 4418.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/labor-code/division-4/part-1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [3200. - 3219.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/labor-code/division-4/part-1/chapter-1"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1986, Ch. 248, Sec. 158.","effective":null,"html":"<p>This division and Division 5 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/lab/6300\">6300</a>) shall be liberally construed by the courts with the purpose of extending their benefits for the protection of persons injured in the course of their employment.</p>","text":"This division and Division 5 (commencing with Section 6300) shall be liberally construed by the courts with the purpose of extending their benefits for the protection of persons injured in the course of their employment.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/labor-code/general-provisions-3202","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}