Interpreter
Legal basis: LC §5811
Definition
A qualified language interpreter used during medical-legal evaluations, depositions, and WCAB hearings when the injured worker has limited English proficiency. California workers' compensation requires certified or provisionally certified interpreters, and interpreter fees are covered as a medical-legal cost.
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What is a Interpreter?
A qualified language interpreter used during medical-legal evaluations, depositions, and WCAB hearings when the injured worker has limited English proficiency. California workers' compensation requires certified or provisionally certified interpreters, and interpreter fees are covered as a medical-legal cost.
What is the legal basis for Interpreter in California workers' compensation?
Interpreter is governed by LC §5811 under California workers' compensation law. This statute defines the requirements, procedures, and standards for interpreter in the workers' compensation system as of 2026.
What role does interpreter play in workers' compensation administration?
Interpreter is part of the administrative framework of California's workers' compensation system. It helps ensure that claims are processed efficiently and that all parties meet their obligations under the law.