Question

Sally agrees to roof a house for Bob.After doing his research,Bob chooses Sally based on her great reputation for being conscientious and doing good work.Bob knows little about roofing and stays away from all the noise involved.Sally provides her own tools for herself and other workers,sets her own schedule,and charges a flat rate of $10,000 to be paid when the job is completed.Sally hires Trudy,Glen,and Fred to help with the roofing.She pays them an hourly rate,supervises their work,provides them with tools and materials,and sets their schedules.Curious about what is going on there,Bob's friend Spencer walks by the house while the roofing is being done.Glen absentmindedly throws some old shingles off the roof and hits Spencer in the head,resulting in him going to the local emergency room and receiving a couple of stitches in his scalp.Spencer decides to sue all the roofers,Bob,and Sally for his hospital expenses and for pain and suffering.Which of the following is the most likely characterization of Trudy,Glen,and Fred in relation to Sally?
A) They are both employees and independent contractors.
B) They are employees.
C) They are independent contractors.
D) They are undisclosed principals.
E) They are both employees and disclosed principals.

Answer 1

Answer:

B) They are employees.

Explanation:

They work for Sally. Sally hired Truly, Glen and Fred and pays them an hourly wage, and provides the tools that they use to perform their work. She also supervises and directs their job. They are not independent contractors due to the direct relation that exists between them and the fact that they obey Sally's orders.