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Who is an ‘Employee’ under Oklahoma Workers’ Compensation Law?
Who is an ‘Employee’ under Oklahoma Workers’ Compensation Law?

Glossary Check Depending on the circumstances, a make-or-break component in a workers' compensation claim can be whether the injured person in question was an "employee" under the state's workers' compensation law. As Simply Research subscribers […]
What do ‘Employee,’ ‘Employer’ Mean in Delaware?
What do ‘Employee,’ ‘Employer’ Mean in Delaware?

Glossary Check Quick quiz: Define "employee" for purposes of Delaware workers' compensation law. Once you've got it, do the same for "employer." While you might have a basic understanding of what those words mean, Simply […]
What’s the Difference Between an ‘Employee’ and a ‘Contractor’ in Virginia?
What’s the Difference Between an ‘Employee’ and a ‘Contractor’ in Virginia?

Caselaw Roundup Whether a worker is an "employee" or an "independent contractor" might not seem like a big deal for getting the job done, it can mean the difference between workers' compensation coverage and no […]
What’s an ‘Employee’ in Delaware?
What’s an ‘Employee’ in Delaware?

Glossary Check A key to workers' compensation coverage is knowing who an "employee" is for applicable workers' compensation law. To find that information across the U.S., you can turn to Simply Research. Here's an example […]
Glossary Check: The Meaning of ‘Employee’ in Minnesota
Glossary Check: The Meaning of ‘Employee’ in Minnesota

St. Paul, MN (WorkersCompensation.com) -- A bedrock principle in workers' compensation law is that benefits are may be due when an "employee" is injured on the job. So just who exactly is an employee? Here's […]
Glossary Check: ‘Employee’ in Colorado
Glossary Check: ‘Employee’ in Colorado

Boulder, CO (WorkersCompensation.com) -- If you've ever wondered about how the Rocky Mountain State defines "employee," you're in luck. With help from the tools in our Simply Research kit, we have the Colorado info for […]
What Do You Think: Was Trucker with Back Injury his Transportation Broker’s ‘Employee’?
What Do You Think: Was Trucker with Back Injury his Transportation Broker’s ‘Employee’?

New Hope, PA (WorkersCompensation.com) Employees can wear many hats. But does a company hat make a worker an “employee?” Along with a few factors that are especially relevant to distinguishing which truckers are employees, and […]
What Do You Think: Could Temp Pinned by Mechanical Arm Sue Assigned Employer?
What Do You Think: Could Temp Pinned by Mechanical Arm Sue Assigned Employer?

Wilkes-Barre, PA (WorkersCompensation.com) -- Employers with workers’ compensation coverage are generally immune to negligence lawsuits for work-related injuries. But what happens if the worker is hired by and paid by an employment agency, but sent […]