In re the Claim of Benneman

— Levine, J.

Claimant applied for unemployment insurance benefits and the local office made an initial determination finding claimant eligible effective June 24, 1984. Prior to this time, claimant worked as a word processor through National Freelancers, Inc., a temporary office worker placement service. National objected to the initial determination on the grounds of independent contractor status, voluntary separation and unavailability for employment. A hearing was held with National as the only party present; no representative from the Department of Labor appeared and the notice of hearing…