The list below is an archive of past misclassification cases heard by Iowa Administrative Law Judges. The decisions date from the inception of the Misclassification Unit at Iowa Workforce Development, in 2010. Every effort is made to keep this archive current as new cases are heard and decided. However, please understand this archive cannot be guaranteed to be all-inclusive, nor should it be relied upon as an exhaustive source of all precedent in this jurisdiction. Rather, it is the intent of Iowa Workforce Development that these decisions be publicly accessible and used as a general reference for employers and members of the public in understanding the misclassification of workers and applicable rules and laws. Redactions have been made as necessary to protect confidential information.
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| Appeal Number | Decision Date | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semir Salihovic d/b/a Smart Roofing v. Iowa Workforce Development | 12-IWD-011 | June 13, 2012 |
Semir Salihovic d/b/a Smart Roofing has filed an appeal of two decisions issued by Iowa Workforce Development (the Department). |
| Terry Groth d/b/a Groth Construction v. Iowa Workforce Development | 12-IWD-010 | May 31, 2012 |
Iowa Workforce Development (“IWD”) issued a decision finding an employer-employee relationship existed between Terry Groth d/b/a Groth Construction and the individuals performing services for the business from 2005 through 2010. Groth Construction appealed. |
| Robert Smith v. Iowa Workforce Development | 12-IWD-009 | March 23, 2012 |
R.O.S. Express (the employer) filed a timely appeal from a Notice of Unemployment Insurance Contribution Rate dated July 8, 2011 which determined that an employer-employee relationship existed between R.O.S. Express and its workers performing services for the business from 2006-2011. |
| Boothill Enterprises d/b/a The Outer Limits v. Iowa Workforce Development | 12-IWD-004 | August 14, 2012 | |
| King Painting v. Iowa Workforce Development | 11-IWD-028 | April 19, 2012 |
Iowa Workforce Development (“IWD”) issued a decision finding Appellant King Painting was a newly covered employer in the construction industry and that an employer-employee relationship existed between King Painting and individuals performing services for the business from 2005 through 2010. |
| Stutsman Construction v. Iowa Workforce Development | 11-IWD-027 | September 10, 2012 |
On November 15, 2010, Iowa Workforce Development (“IWD”) issued Notice of Employer Status and Liability to the appellant, Stutsman Construction, Inc., finding that the appellant was an employer with regard to individuals working for the appellant effective January 1, 2005, and therefore, liable f |
| Ace Logistics, LLC v. Iowa Workforce Development | 11-IWD-001 | November 21, 2011 | |
| Lederman Bonding Company v. | 11-IWD-020 | December 22, 2011 |
On February 16, 2011, Justin Demsky, a Field Auditor for Iowa Workforce Development (“IWD”) completed a missing wage investigation and determined that an employee-employer relationship existed between the appellant, Lederman Bonding Company, and Brandi Stites, one of its workers. |
| Hardy Rentals v. Iowa Workforce Development | 11-IWD-014 | November 30, 2011 |
As the result of an unemployment benefits claim filing and a missing wage investigation, Iowa Workforce Development (the Department) issued a Notice of Employer Status and Liability dated August 20, 2010 finding that an employer-employee relationship existed between Hardy Rentals and Jan Simonsen |
| Positive Electric, Inc. v. Iowa Workforce Development | 11-IWD-011 | October 28, 2011 |
On April 5, 2010, James Madden, a Field Auditor for Iowa Workforce Development (“IWD”) completed a missing wage investigation and determined that an employee-employer relationship existed between Positive Electric, Inc. and eleven men performing work for the company on a construction project. |
| MG Precision Construction v. Iowa Workforce Development | 11-IWD-009 | November 4, 2011 |
The misclassification unit for Respondent Iowa Workforce Development (“IWD”) initiated an investigation of the relationship between Appellant MG Precision Construction (“MG Precision”) and its workers. Joel Gelner is the principal for MG Precision. |
| Bungo Construction v. Iowa Workforce Development | 11-IWD-008 | June 15, 2012 |
Bungo Construction filed an appeal of two decisions issued by Iowa Workforce Development (the Department), both dated December 16, 2010. In one decision, the Department determined that an employer-employee relationship existed between the appellant and its workers from 2005 through 2010. |
| Zoe Institute v. Iowa Workforce Development | 11-IWD-007 | September 30, 2011 |
The misclassification unit for Respondent Iowa Workforce Development (“IWD”) initiated an investigation of the relationship between Appellant Zoe Institute (“Zoe”) and Tara Knoche. |
| Peter Greiner, Indian Hills Inn, Inc. v. Iowa Workforce Development | 11-IWD-001 | March 30, 2011 |
On May 14, 2010, Kim Ardueser, a Field Auditor for Iowa Workforce Development (“IWD”) completed a missing wage investigation and determined that an employee-employer relationship existed between Indian Hills Inn, Inc. and George Thibault, one of its workers. |
| RF Construction LLC v. Iowa Workforce Development | 10-IWD-083 | November 5, 2010 |
The misclassification unit for Respondent Iowa Workforce Development ("IWD") initiated an investigation of the relationship between Appellant RF Construction LLC ("RF Construction") and its workers. IWD issued a decision on May 20, 2010, finding an employer-employee relationship existed between |
| Kruse Quality Construction v. Iowa Workforce Development | 10-IWD-082 | November 10, 2010 |
Kruse Quality Construction filed an appeal of two decisions issued by Iowa Workforce Development (the Department). The first decision, issued April 9, 2010, found the appellant liable for unemployment insurance contributions effective January 1, 2005 under Chapter 96 of the Iowa Code. |
| T.J. Miller Drywall v. Iowa Workforce Development | 10-IWD-078 | May 12, 2011 | |
| Carpenter Construction Services, LLC v. Iowa Workforce Development | 10-IWD-077 | April 8, 2011 |
As the result of a compliance check, Iowa Workforce Development (the Department) issued a Notice of Employer Status and Liability dated March 4, 2010 finding that an employer-employee relationship existed between Carpenter Construction Services LLC (Carpenter) and the individuals performing servi |
| K & M Home Improvements v. Iowa Workforce Development | 10-IWD-075 | November 17, 2010 |
As the result of an application for contractor registration renewal, Iowa Workforce Development (the Department) issued a Notice of Employer Status and Liability dated January 12, 2010 reactivating the employer account of K&M Home Improvements on the basis of its conclusion that it had paid w |
| Maintenance & Construction Services of Iowa v. Iowa Workforce Development | 10-IWD-074 | September 23, 2010 |
The misclassification unit for Iowa Workforce Development (“IWD”) initiated an investigation of the relationship between Appellant Maintenance & Construction Services of Iowa (“Maintenance & Construction”) and its workers. |
| Custom One, LLC v. Iowa Workforce Development | 10-IWD-072 | September 22, 2010 | |
| Steven Hurd d/b/a Residential Works v. Iowa Workforce Development | 10-IWD-071 | February 11, 2011 |
The misclassification unit for Respondent Iowa Workforce Development (“IWD”) initiated an investigation of the relationship between Appellant Steven Hurd d/b/a Residential Works (“Residential Works”) and its workers. |
| T & D Corporation d/b/a Archer TV & Appliance v. Iowa Workforce Development | 10-IWD-070 | November 4, 2010 |
The misclassification unit for Respondent Iowa Workforce Development (“IWD”) initiated an investigation of the relationship between Appellant T & D Corporation d/b/a Archer TV & Appliance (“Archer TV”) and Jeff Krider. |
| Rigid Construction Services, Inc. v. Iowa Workforce Development | 10-IWD-069 | September 17, 2010 |
As the result of a compliance check, Iowa Workforce Development (the Department) issued a Notice of Employer Status and Liability dated April 8, 2010 finding that an employer-employee relationship existed between Rigid Construction Services Inc. |
| Rod Freeman Construction v. Iowa Workforce Development | 10-IWD-068 | September 23, 2010 |
The misclassification unit for Iowa Workforce Development (“IWD”) initiated an investigation of the relationship between Appellant Rod Freeman Construction (“Freeman Construction”) and its workers. |