W. Va. Code R. § 102-1-20

Current through Register Vol. XLII, No. 1, January 3, 2025

Section 102-1-20 - Denial of a Claim Based upon W. Va. Code Section 21-5I-4 (Classification of independent contractors and employees)

20.1. Initiation of process. This process is initiated upon receipt by the Board of Review of the claimant's protest to a ruling denying the compensability of the claim because the claim administrator found the claimant is an independent contractor.

20.2. Filing of evidence and argument. The Board of Review will issue a Time Frame Order setting forth the time limits for the filing of evidence and argument by the parties.

20.3. Decision. Following the expiration of the time frame, the Board of Review will issue a decision determining whether the criteria set forth in W. Va. Code § 21-5I-4 to establish that the claimant is an independent contractor has been met.

W. Va. Code R. § 102-1-20