Worker's Receipt of Reimbursement Doesn't Make Him 'Employee'

Maine’s highest court ruled that a worker who “submits himself to the control of another" does not become an employee of the controlling entity if he is reimbursed for his expenses but is otherwise unpaid. Case: Huff v. Regional Transportation Program, No. WCB 16-541, 12/12/217, published. Facts: Larry Huff worked for the Regional Transportation Program, a nonprofit agency that provides transportation services to disabled elderly, and low-income clients throughout Cumberland County.  RTP classifies its drivers as either employees or volunteers. Employee...