Claire has a 7 month seasonal contract with a software company to provide lawn and garden services, including lawn cutting and trimming, annual flower bed planting, and maintenance of shrubs and hedges. The contract is for a flat amount paid monthly over the period of the contract. Claire hires part time workers, when necessary, to assist her with this contract.
Claire uses her own small tools, however the compan supplies a riding lawn mower for her use. Her contract at the company is the Facilities Manager who signs her monthly invoices for processing by Accounts Payable.
Should Claire be considered an employee of the software company. Need a 250 to 300 word assignment explaining my decision.