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GLOSSARY

Serious and Willful Misconduct (Employee)

If an employee's serious and willful misconduct (such as intoxication or deliberate safety violations) caused their injury, workers' compensation benefits may be reduced by 50%.

Source: CA Labor Code §4551

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