Portland Columbia Symphony v. Employment Department
Case Details
- Judge(s)
- Garrett, Lagesen, Ortega
- Status — whether other courts must follow this ruling
- Published
- Procedural Posture — the stage the case had reached
- appeal
Related Laws
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Outcome
The court reversed the Employment Department's order and determined that Portland Columbia Symphony's paid musicians were independent contractors, not employees subject to unemployment tax, based on their significant investment in musical instruments and equipment.
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