What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Massachusetts
Last week I received my first check from the Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance (DUA). This was after the DUA made two determinations: whether or not I was an employee, and whether or not I left voluntarily. My former employer claimed that I was an independent contractor, and that I quit. In both determinations, the DUA ruled in my favor that I was an employee and that I was terminated for reasons not involving willful misconduct.
This week I received an appeal notice. My former employer is challenging the DUA decision, and a hearing will be scheduled. I called the DUA to find out what is being challenged, and was told that it is the determination of whether or not I quit. If that is the case, can the employer use the hearing to also challenge the employee vs. IC determination, without having raised the issue in advance? I just want to ensure that I am adequately prepared. Thank you.What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
Last week I received my first check from the Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance (DUA). This was after the DUA made two determinations: whether or not I was an employee, and whether or not I left voluntarily. My former employer claimed that I was an independent contractor, and that I quit. In both determinations, the DUA ruled in my favor that I was an employee and that I was terminated for reasons not involving willful misconduct.
This week I received an appeal notice. My former employer is challenging the DUA decision, and a hearing will be scheduled. I called the DUA to find out what is being challenged, and was told that it is the determination of whether or not I quit. If that is the case, can the employer use the hearing to also challenge the employee vs. IC determination, without having raised the issue in advance? I just want to ensure that I am adequately prepared. Thank you.What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?