Ray Neal Distributors, Inc. v. Labor & Industrial Relations Commission

WASSERSTROM, Judge.

The question for determination in this case is whether certain individuals doing work under contracts with Ray Neal Distributors, Inc., are in “employment” so as to subject Ray Neal to the Missouri Employment Security Law and thereby make it liable for unemployment compensation contributions. Ray Neal contends that these individuals are all independent contractors. A deputy of the Division of Employment Security made an administrative determination to the contrary. Pursuant to Ray Neal’s appeal, a hearing was held before an Appeals Tribunal which affirmed the deputy. An…