Keith v. Chrysler Corp.Digest No. 13.01Section 421.29(1) Cite as: Keith v. Chrysler Corp, 390 Mich. 458, 213 N.W.2d 147 (1973)Court: Supreme Court of MichiganAppeal pending: NoClaimant: John KeithEmployer: Chrysler CorporationDate of decision: December 18, 1973 View/download the full decision HOLDING: On appeal, the court held that the employee was provided a reasonable time to report… Read More »
Netmed Transcription Services v Clark Digest No. 17.24 Section 421.42(1) and (5); 421.44(1) Cite as: Netmed Transcription Services v Clark, unpublished opinion of the Wexford County Circuit Court, issued June 2, 2009 (Docket No. 09-21560-AE). Appeal pending: No Claimant: Theresa Clark Employer: Netmed Transcription Services Date of decision: June 2, 2009 View/download the full decision… Read More »
Wolverine Transportation & Storage v. Downey Digest No. 17.27 Section 421.42 Cite as: Wolverine Transportation & Storage, Inc v Downey, unpublished opinion of the Macomb County Circuit Court, issued March 23, 2007 (Case No. 2006-4021-AE). Appeal pending: No Claimant: Edward Downey Employer: Wolverine Transportation and Storage, Inc. Date of decision: March 23, 2007 View/download the… Read More »
Roadway Package Systems v Storey Digest No. 17.25 Section 421.42(1) and (5), and 421.44(1) Cite as: Roadway Package Systems, Inc v Storey, unpublished opinion of the Wayne County Circuit Court, issued July 27, 2006 (Docket No. 05-535515-AE). Appeal pending: No Claimant: Craig Storey Employer: Roadway Package Systems, Inc. Date of decision: July 27, 2006 View/download… Read More »
Dean v. Thrifty Services, Inc., UIA Digest No. 11.06 Section 421.29(5) Cite as: Dean v Thrifty Services, Inc, unpublished opinion of the Montmorency County Circuit Court, issued April 15, 2006 (Docket No. 05-1219 AE). Appeal pending: No Claimant: John Dean Employer: Thrifty Services, Inc. Docket no.: 05-1219 AE Date of decision: April 15, 2006 View/Download… Read More »
Bureau of Worker’s and Unemployment Compensation v Detroit Medical Center Digest no. 17.21 Section 421.43(o)(v) & (q)(ii) Cite as: Bureau of Unemployment Compensation v Detroit Medical Ctr, 267 Mich App 500 (2005). Appeal pending: No Claimant: Marquetta Jones Employer: Detroit Medical Center Docket No.: 252777 Date of decision: July 26, 2005 View/download the full decision… Read More »
Psychological Services v MESC Digest no. 17.14 Sections 42, 44 Cite as: Psychological Services v MESC, unpublished opinion of the Kent County Circuit Court, issued May 4, 1990 (Docket No. 89-64789-AE). Appeal pending: No Claimant: N/A Employer: Psychological Services Docket no.: L87-07843-RO1-1978 Date of decision: May 4, 1990 View/download the full decision CIRCUIT COURT HOLDING: Where several licensed… Read More »
COURT OF APPEALS HOLDING: Claimant was not an independent contractor under the “economic reality” test enunciated in Powell v ESC, 345 Mich 455 (1956).
Mr C’s Barber Shop v. Freiheit Digest No. 17.26 Section 421.42(1) and (5) Cite as: Mr. C’s Barber Shop v Freiheit, unpublished opinion of the Genesee County Circuit Court, issued June 17, 1985 (Docket No. 84-700-AV). Appeal pending: No Claimant: Karen Freiheit Employer: Mr. C’s Barber Shop Date of decision: June 17, 1985 View/download the… Read More »
COURT OF APPEALS HOLDING: Whether a business is an employer of a worker for purposes of the MES Act depends upon the economic reality of their relationship; under the economic reality test, among the factors to be used are (1) control of the worker’s duties, (2) the payment of wages, (3) the right to hire and fire and the right to discipline, and (4) the performance of the duties as an integral part of the employer’s business towards the accomplishment of a common goal.