Salter v. SAIF Corp.

Claimant was allegedly injured while working for the putative employer, Morris Salter (Salter). The Compliance Section of the Workers’ Compensation Division issued a proposed order finding that Salter was a noncomplying employer and requesting that SAIF process the claim pursuant to ORS 656.054. Salter requested a hearing as to the order of noncompliance. SAIF denied the claim. Salter issued his own denial, and claimant’s attorney requested a hearing on Salter’s denial. After that, SAIF rescinded its denial. It did not notify Salter of his right to request a hearing on the question of…