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Glossary of Workers' Compensation Law Terms
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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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