Independent Contractor or Employee

1. Read Alberty-Velez v. Corporacion de Puerto Rico Para la Difusion Publica, 361 F.3d 1 (1st Cir. 2004):

[a] On what basis does the plaintiff argue that she is an employee?

[b] On what basis does the employer argue that she is an independent contractor?

[c] Would the outcome have been different if she had a contract that stated that she was an employee?

[d] Do you agree with the court's decision? [Please explain fully].