Section 5002 Of Chapter 2. Compromise And Release From California Labor Code >> Division 4. >> Part 3. >> Chapter 2.
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. A copy of the release or compromise agreement signed by both
parties shall forthwith be filed with the appeals board. Upon filing
with and approval by the appeals board, it may, without notice, of
its own motion or on the application of either party, enter its award
based upon the release or compromise agreement.