Alaska Supreme Court February 5, 1999, S-8376 (Thompson v. United Parcel Service)

OPINION

FABE, Justice.

I.

INTRODUCTION

Shelaine M. Thompson left her full-time job as a cargo handler for MarkAir when it went bankrupt. She started working for United Parcel Service (UPS), which classified her, like all UPS air rampers, as a part-time employee. After only two weeks at UPS, Thompson injured her knee while working. Alaska Statute 23.30.