Quality Medical Transcription, Inc. v. Woods

LISA WHITE HARDWICK, Judge.

Quality Medical Transcription, Inc. (QMT) appeals the Labor and Industrial Relations Commission’s (Commission) determination that QMT is liable for state unemployment benefits and taxes for its medical transcribers because they are employees and not independent contractors. We affirm.

Factual and Procedural Background

QMT began business in 1987, providing medical records transcription services for physicians, clinics, and hospitals. A management staff of three employees currently work in its central office in Blue Springs. QMT has “Subcontractor Agreements” with…