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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to determine the applicant's employer, as this issue was erroneously sent to arbitration. The Board found that the arbitrator lacked jurisdiction to decide employment status, which is a matter for the WCJ. Consequently, the prior arbitration order is rescinded and the case is returned to the trial level for a new decision on employer identity and coverage. The Board also directed that Kheesa Slaughter and State Farm be joined as defendants if not already properly done.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to determine the applicant's employer, as this issue was erroneously sent to arbitration. The Board found that the arbitrator lacked jurisdiction to decide employment status, which is a matter for the WCJ. Consequently, the prior arbitration order is rescinded and the case is returned to the trial level for a new decision on employer identity and coverage. The Board also directed that Kheesa Slaughter and State Farm be joined as defendants if not already properly done.
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