Dual Employers Liable for Driver's Benefits

The North Carolina Court of Appeals ruled that a truck driver was jointly employed by two companies that were both liable for his workers’ compensation benefits. Case: McGuine v. National Copier Logistics LLC, No. COA19-735, 04/07/2020, published. Facts: Thomas E. Prince began operating National Copier Logistics LLC in 2007. National Copier contracted to move office equipment for clients. Prince established NCL Transportation LLC in Ohio. No employees worked at the NCL location. According to Prince, it was basically a warehouse. NCL handled payroll for the National Copier truck drive...