Blue & White Taxi v. Carlson

OPINION

PARKER, Judge.

Relator Blue and White Taxi argues that the finding by the representative of the Commissioner of Jobs and Training of an employment relationship, rather than independent contractor status, between respondent Carlson and the taxi company is not supported by substantial evidence. We disagree and affirm.

FACTS

Other than the employment relationship issue, the facts of this case are largely undisputed.

Respondent David Carlson signed a one-year “lease agreement” on May 21, 1991, with relator Blue and White Taxi (cab company), a subsidiary of Mid City Transit, a Minnesota…