Glatfelter Barber Shop v. Unemployment Compensation Board of Review

DISSENTING OPINION BY

Judge LEAVITT.

Respectfully, I dissent. I believe that the evidence supports the Referee’s conclusion that Joel Wamsley (Claimant) was employed as an independent contractor in accordance with the express terms of his written contract with Glatfelter Barber Shop. To hold otherwise, the Unemployment Compensation Board of Review (Board) capriciously disregarded the evidence and failed to apply the standards established by this Court and by the Supreme Court for determining whether an individual is an employee or independent contractor. Accordingly, I would reverse the Board…