Vol: 38 | No: 37 | Published on: September 29, 2011
38 COR 40-6636 [¶21,881R]
PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION - STIPULATION The ALJ did not err in rejecting the parties’ stipulation.
EMPLOYER-EMPLOYEE RELATIONSHIP Labor Code § 6304 (2011) - An injured worker was an employee, rather than an independent contractor, under the six-part test.
PENALTIES - FAILURE TO REPORT SERIOUS INJURY Cal. Code Regs, tit. 8, § 342(a) (2011) - The parties’ stipulation regarding the penalty was not binding on the ALJ or the Board. The assessed penalty was within the ALJ’s reasonable discretion.