Written notice to the respondent, requiring him to answer said petition within 20 days from service thereof, shall be served upon the respondent at the time of service of said petition to determine controversy.
Within 20 days from, and after service of the petition to determine controversy, the respondent in said proceeding shall serve and file an answer thereto, setting forth the defense and any claims of said respondent. Said answer shall be signed by the respondent or a person duly authorized to act for said respondent.
Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 8, § 12025
Note: Authority cited: Section 1700.29, Labor Code. Reference: Section 1700.44, Labor Code.