Archive: June 2018
Commission Rules in Favor of Aplin & Ringsmuth Attorneys: Individuals in Pre-Hire Observation Period are not Employees under the Act; Filing a “Reverse” Hearing Application Does Not Change Who Holds Burden of Proof
By Jennifer Augustin The Labor and Industry Review Commission recently considered the case of Wade Opperman against Let Mikey Do It, LLC, a client of Aplin & Ringsmuth. Opperman alleged that he was an employee of Let Mikey Do It at the time of his May 13, 2015 injury and was therefore entitled to benefits […]
May 2018 Worker’s Compensation Case Law Update
By Attorney Hayley Clark Labor and Industry Review Commission I. Felber v. GKN Sinter Metals, Inc., WC Claim No. 2013-015981 (LIRC May 2, 2018) Rule: Compromise agreements are extremely difficult to re-open. Fearing having a claim barred due to an attorney’s (potential) failure to file a timely hearing application does not rise to the level […]