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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed Charlotte Kenney Pickard's petition for reconsideration because it was filed two days late. California law grants 25 days to file such a petition after service by mail, extended to the next business day if the deadline falls on a weekend or holiday. The WCAB noted that filing means receipt by the board, not just mailing, and that untimely petitions are jurisdictional and cannot be considered. The petition was received on March 13, 2019, making it untimely.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed Charlotte Kenney Pickard's petition for reconsideration because it was filed two days late. California law grants 25 days to file such a petition after service by mail, extended to the next business day if the deadline falls on a weekend or holiday. The WCAB noted that filing means receipt by the board, not just mailing, and that untimely petitions are jurisdictional and cannot be considered. The petition was received on March 13, 2019, making it untimely.
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