Cesar was hired to work at an automobile parts factory, Detroit Auto Parts. His job involved handling auto parts and welding metals together. One day during work, Cesar suffered from extreme burns on his upper right torso. Cesar sued Detroit Auto Parts for failing to exercise reasonable care in providing a safe environment in the workplace. In seeking to determine who was liable, the presiding court had to determine whether Cesar was an independent contractor or an employee of Detroit Auto Parts. Detroit Auto Parts argued that Cesar was an independent contractor, and thus, their company was not liable. The court agreed, ruling in favor of Detroit Auto Parts. But what if the facts of the case were different? Select each set of facts below that could change the outcome of the case.
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Cesar’s work was never supervised by Detroit Auto Parts.
Detroit Auto Parts supplied Cesar with tools to do his required job, and paid Cesar on a regular time schedule.
Cesar had worked for Detroit Auto Parts for fifteen years.
Detroit Auto Part substantially controlled Cesar’s day-to-day tasks.