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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) rescinded the trial judge's finding that the applicant was not an employee. The applicant claimed an industrial injury while working as a laborer for the defendant, who was uninsured. The core issue was whether the applicant was an employee or an independent contractor, with the defense arguing an exemption under Business and Professions Code section 7048 for jobs under $500. The WCAB found the record insufficient, particularly regarding the total contract price of the project, and returned the case for further development and a new decision.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) rescinded the trial judge's finding that the applicant was not an employee. The applicant claimed an industrial injury while working as a laborer for the defendant, who was uninsured. The core issue was whether the applicant was an employee or an independent contractor, with the defense arguing an exemption under Business and Professions Code section 7048 for jobs under $500. The WCAB found the record insufficient, particularly regarding the total contract price of the project, and returned the case for further development and a new decision.
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