Jenks v. Bynum Transport, Inc.

In this workers’ compensation case, Claimant appeals an order of the Judge of Compensation Claims (JCC) that denies compensability of his motor vehicle accident and resulting injuries on the basis that Claimant was not an employee at the time of the motor vehicle accident. Because we conclude that Claimant was an “employee” as the term is defined in section 440.02(15)(a), Florida Statutes (2010), we reverse.

Background

On May 21, 2011, Claimant, a licensed truck driver, was contacted by Walt Ring-dahl, a recruiter for the Employer1, regarding a truck driving position. Mr. Ringdahl obtained…