The Oregon Supreme Court ruled last week that a Portland taxicab company mustpay unemployment insurance taxes for certain drivers because theywere improperly classified as independent contractors, theAssociated Press reported.
The case comes as more attention is being paid to the employmentstatus of for-hire drivers. Companies face higher costs foremployees than they do for independent contractors, such as payrolltaxes, unemployment insurance and workers’ compensation.
In a statement, Broadway Cab president Raye Miles said she isdisappointed in the court’s ruling and believes the company isoperating in compliance with Oregon law.
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