Katie Kadwell
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Ooh boy… advice or insight requested: I own a small business, and had employees back in 2022 and part of 2023. I received a letter (actually a case docket) in the mail documenting an appeal from one of my former employees who is suing another employer (not me) for UI benefits.
11:25 AM - May 04, 2024
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Katie Kadwell
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From what I can tell, they were denied unemployment based on being an independent contractor rather than a direct employee, but the company who hired them did some questionable things with their legal status. Anyway, it looks like I’m being requested to be present at a phone hearing for their appeal
11:27 AM - May 04, 2024
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I’m wondering:
1. Do I need to be present as a witness?
2. Are my rights in any way in jeopardy?

This former employee is also a friend, although we don’t have much contact and haven’t spoken in months. My instinct says not to contact them until this is over. I think they got screwed, TBH.
11:30 AM - May 04, 2024
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Creative AF (She/Her)
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My only advice is to seek local legal representation and find out how this is relevant to you & your business. Something seems off to me.
11:40 AM - May 04, 2024
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Katie Kadwell
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In response to Creative AF (She/Her).
Thanks. Yeah I’ll see what I can find out; my work has free legal advice as a resource for staff.
11:42 AM - May 04, 2024
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Li Milla4
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In response to Katie Kadwell.
Forgive me if I'm being obtuse (that's been known to happen), but I'm not getting what any of it has to do with you. Did I miss something? 🤔💙
11:36 AM - May 04, 2024
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Katie Kadwell
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In response to Li Milla4.
That’s exactly what I’m wondering!! I might just call on Monday and ask. I can’t figure out if I just received the case docket because it’s a legally required notice since I was employing them during the benefit year they are trying to get benefits for, or if I’m required to be at the hearing.
11:41 AM - May 04, 2024
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