{"code":"LAB","codeName":"Labor Code","section":"4553","citation":"Lab. Code, § 4553","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 2. COMPUTATION OF COMPENSATION [4451. - 4856.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/labor-code/division-4/part-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Compensation Schedules [4550. - 4856.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/labor-code/division-4/part-2/chapter-2"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [4550. - 4558.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/labor-code/division-4/part-2/chapter-2/article-1"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1982, Ch. 922, Sec. 10.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The amount of compensation otherwise recoverable shall be increased one-half, together with costs and expenses not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars ($250), where the employee is injured by reason of the serious and willful misconduct of any of the following:</p><p>(a) The employer, or his managing representative.</p><p>(b) If the employer is a partnership, on the part of one of the partners or a managing representative or general superintendent thereof.</p><p>(c) If the employer is a corporation, on the part of an executive, managing officer, or general superintendent thereof.</p>","text":"The amount of compensation otherwise recoverable shall be increased one-half, together with costs and expenses not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars ($250), where the employee is injured by reason of the serious and willful misconduct of any of the following: (a) The employer, or his managing representative. (b) If the employer is a partnership, on the part of one of the partners or a managing representative or general superintendent thereof. (c) If the employer is a corporation, on the part of an executive, managing officer, or general superintendent thereof.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/labor-code/general-provisions-4553","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}