Ali, Anwer

Applicant Anwer Ali, a 66-year-old security guard, sustained injury to his back and right foot on February 11, 2022, while working at a construction site. The sole disputed issue was which of two related security companies—Command International Security (insured by NorGuard/Berkshire Hathaway) or Prestige International Security (insured by North River/Crum & Forster)—was his employer on the date of injury. The WCJ found Command was the employer based on documented paychecks, 1099 forms, applicant's testimony, and the fact that supervisor Mr. Aktar (who paid and controlled applicant) remained a Command employee through May 2023. NorGuard sought reconsideration arguing no proof of payment after January 28, 2022 showed applicant was no longer Command's employee and that Prestige had the worksite contract. The Board granted reconsideration only to amend Finding No. 2 to correctly identify NorGuard as the carrier, but otherwise affirmed the WCJ's determination that Command was the employer.