Section 5300 Of Chapter 1. Jurisdiction From California Labor Code >> Division 4. >> Part 4. >> Chapter 1.
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. All the following proceedings shall be instituted before the
appeals board and not elsewhere, except as otherwise provided in
Division 4:
(a) For the recovery of compensation, or concerning any right or
liability arising out of or incidental thereto.
(b) For the enforcement against the employer or an insurer of any
liability for compensation imposed upon the employer by this division
in favor of the injured employee, his or her dependents, or any
third person.
(c) For the determination of any question as to the distribution
of compensation among dependents or other persons.
(d) For the determination of any question as to who are dependents
of any deceased employee, or what persons are entitled to any
benefit under the compensation provisions of this division.
(e) For obtaining any order which by Division 4 the appeals board
is authorized to make.
(f) For the determination of any other matter, jurisdiction over
which is vested by Division 4 in the Division of Workers'
Compensation, including the administrative director and the appeals
board.