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The claimant appealed a Workers’ Compensation Board decision from March 5, 1990, which denied his claim for double workers’ compensation benefits, ruling he was not illegally employed. The claimant argued he was entitled to double benefits under Workers’ Compensation Law § 14-a due to illegal employment. However, a certificate of employment was produced, showing his employment was authorized. The burden was then on the claimant to prove violations of Labor Law §§ 132 and 135. The claimant failed to present evidence that he did not give working papers to the employer or that the employer did not request or keep them on file. Consequently, the claimant did not meet his burden of proof, and the Workers’ Compensation Board's finding that no illegal employment existed was upheld. The court affirmed the decision, finding no reason to remit the matter for further development of the record.
Claim of Riccardi v. ARA Leisure Services is a workers' compensation case decided in Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
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The claimant appealed a Workers’ Compensation Board decision from March 5, 1990, which denied his claim for double workers’ compensation benefits, ruling he was not illegally employed. The claimant argued he was entitled to double benefits under Workers’ Compensation Law § 14-a due to illegal employment. However, a certificate of employment was produced, showing his employment was authorized. The burden was then on the claimant to prove violations of Labor Law §§ 132 and 135. The claimant failed to present evidence that he did not give working papers to the employer or that the employer did not request or keep them on file. Consequently, the claimant did not meet his burden of proof, and the Workers’ Compensation Board's finding that no illegal employment existed was upheld. The court affirmed the decision, finding no reason to remit the matter for further development of the record.
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