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Exclusive-Remedy Provisions Extend to Special Employer in Workers’ Comp

Exclusive-Remedy Provisions Extend to Special Employer in Workers’ Comp

Feb 27, 2017

Ex parte Tenax Corp.: An analysis of the extension of exclusive-remedy provisions to a special employer, and when a temporary employee becomes a special employee for purposes of workers’ compensation. A Fact Specific Situation In July 2014, John Dees sought employment from Tenax Corporation (“Tenax”). The general manager at the Tenax plant directed Dees to apply through Onin Staffing (“Onin”) for the job at Tenax. Onin hired Dees, who began working at Tenax. In January 2015, while operating a machine in the line and scope of his employment, Dees injured his left arm. Dees worked at the Tenax plant continuously from...

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