{"code":"LAB","codeName":"Labor Code","section":"3708.5","citation":"Lab. Code, § 3708.5","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 4. Compensation Insurance and Security [3700. - 3823.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/labor-code/division-4/part-1/chapter-4"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Insurance and Security [3700. - 3709.5.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/labor-code/division-4/part-1/chapter-4/article-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 1091.","effective":null,"html":"<p>If an employee brings such an action for damages, the employee shall forthwith give a copy of the complaint to the Uninsured Employers Fund of the action by personal service or certified mail. Proof of such service shall be filed in such action. If a civil action has been initiated against the employer pursuant to Section <a href=\"/lab/3717\">3717</a>, the actions shall be consolidated.</p>","text":"If an employee brings such an action for damages, the employee shall forthwith give a copy of the complaint to the Uninsured Employers Fund of the action by personal service or certified mail. Proof of such service shall be filed in such action. If a civil action has been initiated against the employer pursuant to Section 3717, the actions shall be consolidated.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/labor-code/insurance-and-security-3708-5","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}