Section 10355 - Appointment and Authority of PRO Tempore Workers' Compensation JudgesA presiding workers' compensation judge may appoint a pro tempore workers' compensation judge to any conference hearing calendar including mandatory settlement conferences or status conferences.
(a) A pro tempore workers' compensation judge shall have the same power as a workers' compensation judge and shall be bound by the Rules of Practice and Procedure of the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board.(b) Any order, decision or award filed by a pro tempore workers' compensation judge shall be subject to reconsideration or removal in the same manner as any order, decision, or award filed by a workers' compensation judge.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 8, § 10355
1. New section filed 12-17-2019; operative 1-1-2020. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Government Code section 11351 (Register 2019, No. 51). Note: Authority cited: Sections 133 and 5307, Labor Code. Reference: Sections 121, 123.7, 5309, 5310 and 5900- 5911, Labor Code.
1. New section filed 12-17-2019; operative 1/1/2020. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Government Code section 11351 (Register 2019, No. 51).