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The WCAB granted reconsideration to address the petitioner's (Ryder Integrated Logistics) arguments regarding its special employer status. Petitioner contended that the administrative law judge (WCJ) improperly admitted evidence, including emails and a transportation contract, and failed to rule on a motion to exclude testimony. The WCAB affirmed the WCJ's finding that Ryder was the special employer, noting that formal authentication of evidence is not required in WCAB proceedings and that the contract and credible witness testimony supported the finding. The Board also granted reconsideration to correct clerical errors in the original award regarding exhibit numbering and the recipient of the award.
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The WCAB granted reconsideration to address the petitioner's (Ryder Integrated Logistics) arguments regarding its special employer status. Petitioner contended that the administrative law judge (WCJ) improperly admitted evidence, including emails and a transportation contract, and failed to rule on a motion to exclude testimony. The WCAB affirmed the WCJ's finding that Ryder was the special employer, noting that formal authentication of evidence is not required in WCAB proceedings and that the contract and credible witness testimony supported the finding. The Board also granted reconsideration to correct clerical errors in the original award regarding exhibit numbering and the recipient of the award.
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