Start with coverage
Section 4850 names the classes of employees and conditions under which it applies. Job title alone is not enough; statutory classification and employment facts matter.
Separate salary continuation from TD
The section language is distinct from ordinary temporary disability rules. Keep payroll records, work-status reports, and agency classification documents together.
Read the current text
Statutory benefits can change through amendments and interpretation. The official code link in Sources is the controlling text for this section.
File practice: save the notice, date served, and document that explains the next step. A reference page cannot decide an individual claim.