JAIME DE LEON vs. AMERICAN RAG, PREFERRED EMPLOYERS INSURANCE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the defendant's petition for reconsideration, reversing the finding that the applicant was an employee. The Board determined that the applicant was an independent contractor, citing factors such as the applicant's control over his work schedule and invoicing, the operation of his own security business, and the fact that security services were not part of the defendant's regular business. All other issues were rendered moot by this determination.