1388 Appeal of Gibian, LLC; Pennsylvania Compensation Rating Bureau or State Workers Insurance Fund, or both; doc. No. WC15-07-002  

  • INSURANCE DEPARTMENT

    Appeal of Gibian, LLC; Pennsylvania Compensation Rating Bureau or State Workers Insurance Fund, or Both; Doc. No. WC15-07-002

    [45 Pa.B. 4128]
    [Saturday, July 25, 2015]

     An appeal has been filed by Gibian, LLC challenging determinations by the Pennsylvania Compensation Rating Bureau or the State Workers Insurance Fund, or both, in characterizing individuals and entities as employees rather than independent contractors, and in the alternative challenging the classification codes assigned to certain subcontractors for workers compensation purposes.

     The appeal by Gibian, LLC is bifurcated and a hearing on the merits will occur, if at all, following consideration of jurisdictional and other threshold issues.

     On or before July 30, 2015, Gibian, LLC shall file a concise statement of appeal setting forth the factual and legal basis for the relief sought in these proceedings. On or before August 28, 2015, the State Workers Insurance Fund and the Pennsylvania Compensation Rating Bureau shall respond to the appellant's submission.

     Petitions to intervene or notices of intervention shall be filed on or before August 21, 2015.

    TERESA D. MILLER, 
    Insurance Commissioner

    [Pa.B. Doc. No. 15-1388. Filed for public inspection July 24, 2015, 9:00 a.m.]

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