Everist v. Department of Labor & Industries

The Department of Labor and Industries (Department) appeals from a superior court judgment in favor of Dianna M. Everist, arguing that Everist was a domestic servant and, therefore, excluded from workers' compensation coverage. We agree and reverse.

Dianna M. Everist worked as an in-home helper for Mr. and Mrs. Stewart. The Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals (Board) found the following:

Ms. Everist's duties included giving Mrs. Stewart exercises for about an hour and a half each day; bathing her once a week; feeding her two meals a day and preparing her evening meal; dressing her if she were…