ACCA · Question 49 · Corporate and Business Law
SCENARIO: Harvest Horizon is an agri-tech firm. They hired Marcus as a drone operator. Marcus uses Harvest Horizon's drones, must wear their uniform, and is told exactly which fields to survey each day. However, his contract explicitly states: 'Marcus is an independent contractor and is responsible for his own tax.' Marcus has worked there for 3 years. Following a dispute over safety protocols, Harvest Horizon told Marcus not to return to work.
Based on the multiple test, what is Marcus's likely employment status?
Answer options:
He is an independent contractor because the contract explicitly states so.
He is an employee, because the reality of the relationship outweighs the label in the contract.
He is a worker, but not an employee, because he operates machinery.
He is an independent contractor because he is responsible for his own tax.
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