Options v. Unemployment Compensation Board of Review

OPINION BY

Judge SIMPSON.

The central issue in this unemployment compensation appeal is whether Jamal Mack (Claimant), who performed healthcare services to clients of Quality Care Options (Company), did so as an employee or as an independent contractor. The compensation authorities determined Claimant was an employee. On its appeal, Company questions whether the record supports the conclusion that Claimant was an employee. Upon review, we reverse.

I.Background

Claimant works in the healthcare industry as a “direct care worker.” Reproduced Record (R.R.) at 57a. Company is a healthcare staffing…