Nielsen v. Department of Employment Security

Plaintiff seeks review of an award of unemployment compensation to Edward R. Beale and a charge against plaintiff as Beale’s employer for contributions to the unemployment compensation fund on behalf of the claimant. Plaintiff raises as a single issue a challenge to the board’s determination that Beale was an employee of plaintiff.

Plaintiff owned a semi-tractor. He hired a driver team consisting of the claimant, Beale, and another party and contracted with F.B. Truck Lines for use of the tractor and driver team to haul loads to locations specified by F.B. Truck Lines. F.B. Truck Lines paid…