Castle Homes, Inc. v. Whaite

In this proceeding to determine whether Castle Homes is a noncomplying employer under the Workers’ Compensation Act, the question is whether claimant, a mobile home salesperson, was, at the time she was injured, an employe of Castle or an independent contractor. The referee determined that she was an employe and that Castle was a noncomplying employer. Castle seeks review of the determination that it is a noncomplying employer. Claimant cross-petitions, seeking attorney fees. We review pursuant to ORS 183.480 and ORS 183.482. We affirm on both the petition and the cross-petition and write…