Bachrach v. Department of Industry, Labor & Human Relations

Appellants, former teaching assistants at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, appeal from the decision of the Department of Industry, Labor, and Human Relations denying their claims for unemployment compensation. We affirm.

Appellants raise the following issue: Is a graduate student who is performing independent study that will lead to a master’s or doctor of philosophy degree, and who attends no class meetings, but meets with faculty advisers only as the progress of his or her research requires, “regularly attending classes” within the meaning of sec. 108.-02(5) (i) 1, Stats.?

Appellants are…