In re Churchill

Appeal from a decision of the Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board, filed May 15, 1995, which assessed Robert Churchill for additional unemployment insurance contributions.

Robert Churchill owns several tractors which he leases to a common carrier. He also furnishes drivers to the carrier. After one of the drivers filed a claim for unemployment insurance benefits, the Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board assessed Churchill for additional unemployment insurance contributions. Churchill contests the Board’s decision, arguing that the drivers are independent contractors and not his employees. Based…