{"code":"LAB","codeName":"Labor Code","section":"3208.1","citation":"Lab. Code, § 3208.1","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. 1973, Ch. 1024.","effective":null,"html":"<p>An injury may be either: (a) “specific,” occurring as the result of one incident or exposure which causes disability or need for medical treatment; or (b) “cumulative,” occurring as repetitive mentally or physically traumatic activities extending over a period of time, the combined effect of which causes any disability or need for medical treatment. The date of a cumulative injury shall be the date determined under Section <a href=\"/lab/5412\">5412</a>.</p>","text":"An injury may be either: (a) “specific,” occurring as the result of one incident or exposure which causes disability or need for medical treatment; or (b) “cumulative,” occurring as repetitive mentally or physically traumatic activities extending over a period of time, the combined effect of which causes any disability or need for medical treatment. The date of a cumulative injury shall be the date determined under Section 5412.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/labor-code/general-provisions-3208-1","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}