In Narayan V EGL,Inc

question 23

Multiple Choice

In Narayan v EGL,Inc.,the plaintiffs were drivers hired in California by a Texas firm,which had them sign independent contractor agreements under Texas law.They sued,contending they were employees,entitled to overtime pay and other benefits,and summary judgment was entered against them because of the independent contractor agreement.They appealed,and on appeal,the court ruled:

• A)that they were independent contractors, because they signed the independent contractor agreement
• B)that they were employees, because Texas law did not apply in California
• C)that summary judgment was vacated, and the case remanded for trial, since a jury could reasonably determine from the evidence that they were employees
• D)none of these

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