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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corridor Network Construction, Inc. v. Iowa Workforce Development | 18-IWD-0022 | August 17, 2018 |
Corridor Network Construction, Inc. |
| Go Siding and Roofing, LLC | 18-IWD-0013 | April 17, 2018 |
Go Siding & Roofing LLC filed an appeal of seven decisions issued by Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) on November 9, 2017. |
| Maria Mendoza v. Iowa Workforce Development | 18-IWD-0008 | December 28, 2017 |
On August 21, 2017, IWD issued a decision stating an employer-employee relationship existed between Mendoza and LaPrensa. LaPrensa contested this, and after further review, IWD issued an amended decision on September 6, 2017, that no employer-employee relationship existed. |
| Des Moines Painting Company v. Iowa Workforce Development | 18IWD0011 | March 26, 2018 |
IWD selected DMPC for a random audit, and during that audit, IWD looked into whether DMPC’s workers were appropriately classified as employees or independent contractors. It identified the six individuals at issue and requested further information concerning them. DMPC’s response was lacking. |
| Nebraska Furniture Mart, Inc. v. Iowa Workforce Development | 17-IWD-007 | October 25, 2016 |
On July 27, 2016, IWD issued a notice to NFM informing it of the decision that an employer-employee relationship existed between itself and Lloyd Couchman. |
| Schroeder Plumbing & Heating v. Iowa Workforce Development | 16-IWD-009 | September 12, 2016 |
After receiving a “missing wages report,” IWD completed an investigation and determined that an employer-employee relationship existed between Schroeder Plumbing & Heating and Terry Greenslit. |
| Alan Spencer Drywall v. Iowa Workforce Development | 15-IWD-013 | June 5, 2015 |
Iowa Workforce Development (“IWD”) determined an employer-employee relationship existed between Appellant Alan Spencer Drywall and its workers, and found that Alan Spencer Drywall was liable for unemployment insurance contributions (tax) effective January 1, 2007. |
| Bartels Home Service, LLC v. Iowa Workforce Development | 15-IWD-009 | August 12, 2015 |
On September 25, 2012, Iowa Workforce Development (“IWD”) issued a decision finding an employer-employee relationship existed between Appellant Bartels Home Services, LLC and individuals performing services for the business between 2007 and 2011, and concluding Bartels Home Services owed $48,177. |
| Lorence Enterprises, LLC v. Iowa Workforce Development | 14-IWD-005 | May 19, 2014 |
As the result of a complaint, Iowa Workforce Development (the Department) conducted an investigation to determine if Lorence Enterprises, LLC had employees or independent contractors. |
| David Dicus v. Iowa Workforce Development | 13-IWD-031 | February 26, 2014 |
David Dicus (the employee) filed a timely appeal from a decision concerning whether an employer-employee relationship existed between Windows America and David Dicus, who performed services for Windows America. |
| H & S Concrete v. Iowa Workforce Development | 13-IWD-018 | August 20, 2013 |
On June 18, 2012, IWD Investigator Ryan Dostal and Field Auditor Russell Munsinger |
| Wisch Systems, Inc. v. Iowa Workforce Development | 13-IWD-017 | September 6, 2013 |
IWD completed an investigation and determined that an employer-employee relationship existed between Wisch Systems, Inc., Mario Rikle, and three other workers performing services for Wisch Systems. |
| Capri Toppert, TotSpot v. Iowa Workforce Development | 13-IWD-015 | June 14, 2013 |
Justin Demsky, a Field Auditor for Iowa Workforce Development (“IWD”) completed an investigation into an allegation the appellant had incorrectly classified employees from 2010 through 2012, thereby avoiding unemployment insurance contributions. Mr. |
| Sureway Taxi of Iowa, LLC v. Iowa Workforce Development | 13-IWD-014 | June 27, 2013 |
As the result of an anonymous tip Iowa Workforce Development (the Department) conducted an investigation into whether the individuals working for Sureway Taxi of Iowa, LLC should be classified as independent contractors or as employees. |
| Pharos Innovations, LLC v. Iowa Workforce Development | 13-IWD-012 | October 8, 2013 |
Bryan Beck contacted Ryan Dostal with Iowa Workforce Development (“IWD”) and reported he believed he had been misclassified by Appellant Pharos Innovations LLC (“Pharos”). IWD completed an investigation and determined an employer-employee relationship exists between Pharos and its workers. |
| Dietch Construction v. Iowa Workforce Development | 13-IWD-011 | July 10, 2013 |
Dietch Construction filed an appeal of two decisions issued by Iowa Workforce Development (the Department), both dated December 6, 2012. |
| Mary A. Callahan-Elliott v. Iowa Workforce Development | 13-IWD-010 | August 13, 2013 |
Mary A. Callahan-Elliott filed an appeal of a decision issued by Iowa Workforce Development (the Department) dated January 28, 2013. In that decision, the Department determined that an employer-employee relationship existed between Mary A. |
| Cornbelt Development, Inc. v. Iowa Workforce Development | 13-IWD-008 | September 12, 2013 |
Douglas Lehman applied for unemployment insurance benefits. Iowa Workforce Development (“IWD”) learned Lehman had performed services for Appellant Cornbelt Development, Inc., d/b/a Travel Plus Limousines (“Travel Plus”). |
| Bartels Home Services, LLC v. Iowa Workforce Development | 13-IWD-006-07 | October 10, 2013 |
Bartels Home Services, LLC and Harness Nature, LLC each filed an appeal of decisions issued by Iowa Workforce Development (the Department). At hearing, the Department represented that it was withdrawing the September 27, 2012 decision that Harness Nature, LLC was appealing. |
| Edgewood Communications v. Iowa Workforce Development | 12-IWD-037 | January 9, 2013 |
Scott Langerman filed an appeal of a decision issued by Iowa Workforce Development (the Department) dated June 29, 2012. In that decision, the Department determined that an employer-employee relationship existed between Logan Nedrow and Mr. Langerman. |
| Indian Hills Community College, Human Resources Dept. v. Iowa Workforce Development | 12-IWD-030 | October 25, 2012 |
Robert Hensley filed an appeal of a decision issued by Iowa Workforce Development (the Department) dated November 30, 2010. In that decision, the Department determined that an employer-employee relationship existed between Indian Hills Community College and Hensley. |
| All Star Consulting, Inc. v. Iowa Workforce Development | 12-IWD-026 | July 23, 2012 |
All Star Consulting, Inc. filed an appeal from a Notice of Employer Status and Liability dated February 8, 2011 which determined that an employer/employee relationship existed between All Star Consulting, Inc. and the individuals performing services for the business from 2009 through 2011. |
| Kim David & Lora David, LLC v. Iowa Workforce Development | 12-IWD-025 | September 19, 2012 |
Tabitha Schnittjer applied for unemployment insurance benefits, claiming Kim David and Lara David, LLC was her employer. IWD completed an investigation and determined an employer-employee relationship exists between Kim David and Lora David, LLC and its workers. The employer appealed. |
| Ardell & Diane Banta d/b/a D & B Salvage | 12-IWD-018 | July 25, 2012 |
Jennifer Jacobson applied for unemployment insurance benefits, claiming D & B Salvage was her employer. IWD completed a missing wage investigation and determined an employer-employee relationship exists between D & B Salvage and its workers. Ardell Banta appealed. |
| Hodge Construction v. Iowa Workforce Development | 12-IWD-014 | May 31, 2012 |
Respondent Iowa Workforce Development (“IWD”) initiated a missing wage investigation involving Louise Calkins and Appellant Hodge Construction. IWD issued a decision on February 24, 2011 finding an employer-employee relationship existed between Hodge Construction and Calkins. |