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Claimant, an insurance agent, sought unemployment insurance benefits after his employment with Aaron Casey Insurance Agency ended. The Department of Labor determined he was an employee, making Aaron Casey Insurance liable for contributions. Aaron Casey Insurance appealed, arguing claimant was an independent contractor. Both an Administrative Law Judge and the Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board affirmed the initial determination. The appellate court found substantial evidence supporting an employer-employee relationship, citing requirements for work hours, in-office duties, compensation structure, training, and sales quotas. Consequently, the appellate court affirmed the Board's decisions.
Matter of Fahrson (Commr. of Labor) is a workers' compensation case decided in Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York.
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Claimant, an insurance agent, sought unemployment insurance benefits after his employment with Aaron Casey Insurance Agency ended. The Department of Labor determined he was an employee, making Aaron Casey Insurance liable for contributions. Aaron Casey Insurance appealed, arguing claimant was an independent contractor. Both an Administrative Law Judge and the Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board affirmed the initial determination. The appellate court found substantial evidence supporting an employer-employee relationship, citing requirements for work hours, in-office duties, compensation structure, training, and sales quotas. Consequently, the appellate court affirmed the Board's decisions.
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