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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board affirmed a judge's finding that Teresa Martinez was an employee of Chelo's Hair Fashion, not an independent contractor. The defendant sought reconsideration, arguing the judge erred in this determination. The Board found that the applicant established a prima facie case of employment, and the defendant failed to present evidence to rebut this presumption. Therefore, the initial finding of employment was upheld.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board affirmed a judge's finding that Teresa Martinez was an employee of Chelo's Hair Fashion, not an independent contractor. The defendant sought reconsideration, arguing the judge erred in this determination. The Board found that the applicant established a prima facie case of employment, and the defendant failed to present evidence to rebut this presumption. Therefore, the initial finding of employment was upheld.
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