University Dental Health Center, Inc. v. Agency for Workforce Innovation

University Dental Health Center, Inc. (“University Dental”) appeals a final order of the Agency for Workforce Innovation (“AWI”). It argues (1) AWI erred in finding a dentist to be an employee for purposes of unemployment taxation and (2) AWI’s decision violated the Equal Protection Clause of the United States Constitution. We disagree and affirm. '

The dentist worked for University Dental from June 8, 2009, through November 30, 2009. Upon termination, she filed a claim for unemployment compensation benefits. The Florida Department of Revenue (“DOR”) issued an Employee Determination Notice,…