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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of an administrative law judge's (WCJ) finding that the applicant was an independent contractor, not an employee. The WCJ found the applicant falsely represented having a contractor's license and insurance, estopping him from claiming employee status under Labor Code Section 2750.5. The Board deferred to the WCJ's credibility determination, which found the employer's testimony more credible.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of an administrative law judge's (WCJ) finding that the applicant was an independent contractor, not an employee. The WCJ found the applicant falsely represented having a contractor's license and insurance, estopping him from claiming employee status under Labor Code Section 2750.5. The Board deferred to the WCJ's credibility determination, which found the employer's testimony more credible.
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