Twism Ents., L.L.C. v. State Bd. Registration for Professional Engineers & Surveyors

# Twism Enterprises v. Ohio Professional Engineers Board ## What Happened Twism Enterprises applied for a Certificate of Authorization to provide professional engineering services in Ohio. The state licensing board denied the application because Twism wanted to use an independent contractor as its responsible engineer, rather than hiring a full-time employee. Twism took the board to court, arguing the denial was wrong. ## What the Court Decided The appellate court sided with the licensing board. The court determined that Ohio law requires the responsible engineer to be a full-time employee—not an independent contractor. The court also ruled that the trial judge should have given more weight to the board's interpretation of the law. ## Why This Matters for Workers This ruling protects full-time employment in licensed professional fields. It prevents companies from hiring independent contractors for critical oversight roles when state regulations require dedicated employees. This decision ensures that professional engineering services maintain consistent, accountable supervision and supports stable employment relationships in regulated industries.