Chesed Shel Emeth Society v. Unemployment Compensation Commission

The question presented on this appeal is whether, under the unemployment compensation act, appellant is required to make contributions with reference to wages paid its employees. The Unemployment Compensation Commission of Missouri (hereafter referred to as the Commission) held appellant was liable. The Commission’s decision was affirmed by the circuit court of Cole County, and that judgment was duly appealed to this court.

Appellant contends that it is organized and operated exclusively for charitable and religious purposes, and that no part of its earnings inure to the benefit of any private…