The Case Opener Discussed Whether FedEx Illegally Refused to Collectively

question 6

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

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