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Did Getting Injured on a Sunday Bar Worker from WC Benefits?
Did Getting Injured on a Sunday Bar Worker from WC Benefits?

What Do You Think? Employers can generally avoid paying worker’s compensation benefits by showing that the worker is an independent contractor. Only it’s not always clear. One case highlights some of the signs courts look […]
Worker who Witnessed Livestreamed Attack Plans Suit, Lawyer says
Worker who Witnessed Livestreamed Attack Plans Suit, Lawyer says

Mesa, AZ (WorkersCompensation.com) – A worker in the building where an Arizona Department of Child Services worker was attacked last year plans to file suit, her lawyer said. Alison Briggs, an attorney for the woman […]
Could Worker who Filed 8 Days Late get Hearing to Keep Benefits off Chopping Block?
Could Worker who Filed 8 Days Late get Hearing to Keep Benefits off Chopping Block?

What Do You Think? In Arizona, an employer can generally convince a hearing officer to dismiss an employee’s hearing request if the request is untimely. This is the case even when the employer is seeking […]
How Does Arizona Handle Settlement of Claims, Supportive Medical Maintenance Benefits?
How Does Arizona Handle Settlement of Claims, Supportive Medical Maintenance Benefits?

Do You Know the Rule? The ins and outs of workers' compensation compliance can seem like many. For example, what are the rules regarding the settlement of claims and supportive medical maintenance benefits in Arizona? […]
Arizona Workers’ Compensation Contact Information
Arizona Workers’ Compensation Contact Information

State Offices Administrative Law Judge (Hearings) Phoenix800 W. Washington Street Phoenix 85007Phone: 602-542-5241Fax: 602-542-4135Email: Administrative Law Judge (Hearings) Tucson2675 E. Broadway Boulevard Tucson 85716Phone: 520-628-5188Fax: 520-628-5182Email: Administrative Law Judge Allen Shayo - Phoenix Phone: 602-542-3357Fax:Email: […]
How Does an Employee Request Reconsideration in Arizona?
How Does an Employee Request Reconsideration in Arizona?

Compliance Corner Phoenix, AZ (WorkersCompensation.com) -- What happens when an employee wants to seek reconsideration of a determination not to proceed in Arizona? That's one of many pieces of information that Simply Research subscribers have […]
Carrier’s Lack of Control Shows that Driver was Independent Contractor
Carrier’s Lack of Control Shows that Driver was Independent Contractor

Case File Because a carrier didn't hold control over how a driver did his work, what equipment he used, and the schedule he followed, the driver was an independent contractor and not an employee under […]
Failure to Report Injury ‘Forthwith’ doesn’t Doom Worker’s Claim
Failure to Report Injury ‘Forthwith’ doesn’t Doom Worker’s Claim

Case File A worker didn't report his injury "forthwith" as required by Arizona law, but that didn't spell doom for his workers' compensation benefits. Simply Research subscribers have access to the full text of the […]