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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Adele Not the singer
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Can you review your state’s rules regarding unemployment to see if they are trying to get you to pay rather than the company that fired the employee?
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11:50 AM - May 04, 2024
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Katie Kadwell
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Good idea! That’s kind of what I’m afraid of but I can’t tell yet. I need to do more reading (and talk to a lawyer).
11:55 AM - May 04, 2024
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Adele Not the singer
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Good luck- let us know how it goes
12:01 PM - May 04, 2024
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