GERARDO RAMIREZ vs. WILLIAM ALONSO, UNINSURED EMPLOYERS FUND
This case concerns a worker injured on the job in 2003. The employer, William Alonso, argued the injured worker was not an employee due to specific Labor Code exclusions related to hours worked for residential projects. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, finding the initial decision confusingly referenced inapplicable statutes. Ultimately, the Board rescinded the prior award, establishing that the applicant was an employee of Quality Building Services on the date of injury, based on a long-standing working relationship, the employer's control over projects, and business account payments.