The Case Opener Discussed Whether FedEx Illegally Refused to Collectively

question 36

Multiple Choice

The Case Opener discussed whether FedEx illegally refused to collectively bargain with single-route drivers on the basis that they were independent contractors, not employees. Which of the following is true regarding the result?

• A) To determine whether the FedEx drivers should be classified as employees or independent contractors, the court applied federal statutory law.
• B) The court found that FedEx did not exercise the degree of control necessary for the relationship to be considered employer-employee.
• C) The court found that at times the drivers acted as employees and that other times they acted as independent contractors and that they would, therefore, be classified as independent contractors.
• D) The court found that at times the drivers acted as employees and that other times they acted as independent contractors and that they would, therefore, be classified as employees.
• E) The court found that all the rights and duties of employees as agents applied to their relationship with FedEx.

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