In re the Claim of Furno

— Appeal from a decision of the Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board, filed May 2, 1983, which ruled that claimant, a home appliance demonstrator, and those similarly situated, were employees rather than independent contractors. 11 Panasonic Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America (Panasonic), markets home appliances, including microwave ovens. Claimant and others similarly situated (hereinafter referred to collectively as a demonstrator) is both a demonstrator of and cooking instructor for microwave ovens. Initial contact between Panasonic and a demonstrator is…