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This case concerns a dispute over the timeliness of a defendant's Petition for Automatic Reassignment of a Workers' Compensation Judge. The WCJ initially denied the petition, deeming it untimely as filed more than five days after the Notice of Hearing. However, the Appeals Board granted removal, finding the petition timely because California Code of Regulations, Title 8, section 10605(a)(1) extends the deadline by five days for e-service. Consequently, the WCAB rescinded the WCJ's order and granted the defendant's Petition for Automatic Reassignment.
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This case concerns a dispute over the timeliness of a defendant's Petition for Automatic Reassignment of a Workers' Compensation Judge. The WCJ initially denied the petition, deeming it untimely as filed more than five days after the Notice of Hearing. However, the Appeals Board granted removal, finding the petition timely because California Code of Regulations, Title 8, section 10605(a)(1) extends the deadline by five days for e-service. Consequently, the WCAB rescinded the WCJ's order and granted the defendant's Petition for Automatic Reassignment.
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