Under Labor Code 3300, the legal representative of any deceased employer is categorized as which?

• A. Employer
• B. Employee
• C. Independent contractor
• D. Volunteer

Answer: (A)

The key idea is that Labor Code 3300 broadens the term "employer" to include the legal representative of a deceased employer. This means that when an employer dies, the executor or administrator of the estate steps in as the responsible party for workers’ compensation obligations and claims. By treating the legal representative as the employer, the system ensures there is a continuing, identifiable party to handle coverage, premiums, and any workers’ comp benefits, so the employees’ rights aren’t left in limbo.

That’s why the correct answer is Employer. The legal representative isn’t automatically an employee, independent contractor, or volunteer; those roles describe work arrangements, not the continued responsibility for the employer’s workers’ compensation obligations under the statute.