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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration of a decision denying jurisdiction over out-of-state injuries. The WCAB found jurisdiction exists because the applicant's contract of hire was made in California, even though the injuries occurred in Alabama. This conclusion is based on Labor Code section 5305, which grants jurisdiction when the contract of hire is made in California, and the residency requirement has been deemed unconstitutional. Therefore, the WCAB has jurisdiction over the applicant's claims for compensation.
JON SLAGLE vs. KASCO CORPORATION, ZURICH NORTH AMERICA is a workers' compensation case decided in San Luis Obispo. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in San Luis Obispo.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration of a decision denying jurisdiction over out-of-state injuries. The WCAB found jurisdiction exists because the applicant's contract of hire was made in California, even though the injuries occurred in Alabama. This conclusion is based on Labor Code section 5305, which grants jurisdiction when the contract of hire is made in California, and the residency requirement has been deemed unconstitutional. Therefore, the WCAB has jurisdiction over the applicant's claims for compensation.
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