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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinding the WCJ's finding of employment for applicant Joseph Jones. Defendant County of Los Angeles argued applicant was not a volunteer, thus not an employee. The Board found applicant's testimony indicated he felt compelled to work as a trustee due to threat of transfer, not voluntary agreement, negating an employment relationship under Labor Code section 3351. Furthermore, applicant did not qualify under Penal Code section 4017 as he was awaiting trial and not engaged in fire suppression activities.
JOSEPH JONES vs. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES/SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT is a workers' compensation case decided in . This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinding the WCJ's finding of employment for applicant Joseph Jones. Defendant County of Los Angeles argued applicant was not a volunteer, thus not an employee. The Board found applicant's testimony indicated he felt compelled to work as a trustee due to threat of transfer, not voluntary agreement, negating an employment relationship under Labor Code section 3351. Furthermore, applicant did not qualify under Penal Code section 4017 as he was awaiting trial and not engaged in fire suppression activities.
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