Al, walks in off the street, says the grounds could use some sprucing up, and offers to do it for $8 an hour. Management gives him a try for 6 months. He is told to come in MondayFriday, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., use the companys garden tools and check in with the maintenance supervisor who will tell him what to do. Your company:

Question 3 options:

1)	can pay Al as an independent contractor and issue a 1099 at year end

2)	must pay him as an employee, withhold appropriate taxes and issue a W-2 at year end

3)	can choose a. or b., depending on your companys policy

4)	can opt to treat Al as a temp