Rea v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board

Opinion

NOTT, J.

The primary issue we decide in this case is that the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board overstepped its authority by implementing new procedures relative to proceedings involving the Uninsured Employers Fund.

INTRODUCTION

Daniel Milbauer was injured on October 17, 1994, while performing his duties as a messenger and courier. Since the employer was illegally uninsured *629for workers’ compensation, Milbauer, through counsel, claimed benefits from petitioner John Rea, Acting Director of the Department of Industrial Relations, as administrator of the Uninsured Employers Fund.1 On or…