Brandt v. Labor & Industry Review Commission

Robert L. Brandt, an employee and co-owner of Brandt Contractors, Inc., seeks review of a court of appeals decision dismissing his complaint requesting judicial review of a Labor and Industry Review Commission (LIRC) decision requiring him to repay $22,716 to the unemployment compensation reserve fund.

Two issues are before this court. First, is the employer, Brandt Contractors, Inc., an adverse party which must be joined as a party defendant in an unemployment compensation action. Second, if the employer is found to be an adverse party in this case, should the failure of the employee to name…