In re the Claim of Bishai

Appeal from a decision of the Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board, filed May 21, 1993, which ruled that Tel-A-Car of New York, Inc. was not liable for unemployment insurance contributions based on earnings paid to claimant.

Tel-A-Car of New York, Inc. operates a two-way radio car service business on the basis of franchise agreements. Tel-A-Car provides the franchisees access to car service customers in exchange for a fee. Claimant was hired as a driver by one of these franchisees who provided claimant with a vehicle. Tel-A-Car and the franchisee are two independent entities which conduct their…