{"code":"LAB","codeName":"Labor Code","section":"4701","citation":"Lab. Code, § 4701","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 4. Death Benefits [4700. - 4709.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/labor-code/division-4/part-2/chapter-2/article-4"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 363, Sec. 61.   (SB 863)   Effective January 1, 2013.","effective":"2013-01-01","html":"<p>If an injury causes death, either with or without disability, the employer shall be liable, in addition to any other benefits provided by this division, for all of the following:</p><p>(a) Reasonable expenses of the employee’s burial, in accordance with the following:</p><p>(1) Up to two thousand dollars ($2,000) for injuries occurring prior to January 1, 1991.</p><p>(2) Up to five thousand dollars ($5,000) for injuries occurring on or after January 1, 1991, and prior to January 1, 2013.</p><p>(3) Up to ten thousand dollars ($10,000) for injuries occurring on or after January 1, 2013.</p><p>(b) A death benefit, to be allowed to the dependents when the employee leaves any person dependent upon him or her for support.</p>","text":"If an injury causes death, either with or without disability, the employer shall be liable, in addition to any other benefits provided by this division, for all of the following: (a) Reasonable expenses of the employee’s burial, in accordance with the following: (1) Up to two thousand dollars ($2,000) for injuries occurring prior to January 1, 1991. (2) Up to five thousand dollars ($5,000) for injuries occurring on or after January 1, 1991, and prior to January 1, 2013. (3) Up to ten thousand dollars ($10,000) for injuries occurring on or after January 1, 2013. (b) A death benefit, to be allowed to the dependents when the employee leaves any person dependent upon him or her for support.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/labor-code/death-benefits-4701","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}