Legal Opinion
AFM Messenger Service, Inc. v. Department of Employment Security
Illinois Supreme Court
Decided September 20, 2001No. 89984PublishedCited by 463 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Fitzgerald
In this appeal we consider whether delivery drivers for AFM Messenger Service, Inc. (AFM), were “independent contractors” within the meaning of section 212 of the Unemployment Insurance Act (820 ILCS 405/212 (West 2000)). In two separate administrative proceedings, the Department of Employment Security (Department) determined that the drivers were employees and not independent contractors. AFM was, therefore, liable for unemployment insurance contributions. On administrative review, the circuit court confirmed. The appellate court, in a consolidated appeal, held that the agency decisions were…
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