IDC Country Club seeks to provide its golfers with a truly top notch experience.Part of this experience is having providing them with a forecaddiewhose job includes describing each hole, reading the greens, and advising on club selection. The forecaddiesare required to invest in their own uniform, golfing binoculars, and any other equipment they think will help them provide their best service. IDC Country Club has had a lot of success after it launched just 2 years ago and a lot of customers have been commenting the the forecaddiesreally make the experience unique. The forecaddiesusually are given a generous tip depending on how good of service they provide.

IDC Country Club considers these Forecaddiesas independent contractors and not employees under the FLSA and thus does not pay them the minimum wage. Based on the relevant case we read, what factors would you look at to determine the forecaddiesstatus and using the facts provided, how do you think a court would rule?