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.
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11:40 AM - May 04, 2024
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Katie Kadwell
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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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Ves Lee
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Good luck
11:44 AM - May 04, 2024
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That sounds like a good plan. Good luck, I hope things work out well!
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