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Claimant, Who Worked from Her Home Pursuant to a Consulting Agreement, Was an Employee, Not an Independent Contractor

The Third Department determined claimant, who worked from her whom pursuant to a consulting agreement with Source Interlink Media (SIM), was an employee entitled to unemployment insurance benefits:

“Whether an employer-employee relationship exists is a factual determination for the Board, and its decision will be upheld if supported by substantial evidence” … . “While no single factor is determinative, control over the results produced or the means used to achieve those results are pertinent considerations, with the latter being more important” … .

Here, the consulting agreement indicates that SIM retained the services of claimant and set her hourly rate of pay. Further, claimant’s wages were reported on an IRS 1099 tax form with SIM identified as the wage payer. Although claimant generally worked from home, she was required to work at [the] office every Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. On Fridays, she was provided a work space, computer, telephone and office supplies. If claimant was going to be late or absent, she was expected to inform an executive assistant at the office. She planned annual meetings, parties and boat shows and was reimbursed for her travel expenses. Her other duties included writing press releases, but she could not distribute the releases until her supervisor had reviewed and edited them. If claimant missed a deadline to complete an assignment, her supervisor could terminate the consulting agreement. Matter of Morris (Commissioner of Labor), 2015 NY Slip Op 06741, 2nd Dept 9-3-15

 

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