Glossary of Workers'
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Legal
Glossaries Index
In pro per: One who is not
represented by an attorney.
Independent contractor: Some
employers classify employees as an independent contractors to avoid
workers' compensation. If your employer controls the manner of your
work, has the right to terminate you, pays you an hourly wage or
salary, requires you to work a specific schedule and makes
deductions for Social Security or unemployment, then you are likely
NOT an independent contractor.
Impairment rating: A
percentage estimate of how much normal use of your injured body
parts that you have lost. Impairment ratings are based on guidelines
published by the AMA.
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