Lawnscapers, Inc. is a small, family-owned corporation engaged in the business of providing lawn care services. The corporation hires dozens of "lawnscapers" to do the work of mowing grass, trimming, pruning, fertilizing, mulching, and weeding for the properties of its clients. Those hired as lawnscapers worked on a part-time basis and are issued a weekly schedule. On the days they are scheduled, they are expected to report for work on time and finish an assigned list of jobs for that day. The lawnscapers are free to do the jobs in any manner and order they choose, unless a client specifies a particular time, such as "before noon" or "anytime after 3:00pm." They have to use equipment and vehicles provided to them and wear a Lawnscapers name badge; otherwise, they are free to wear any clothing appropriate for outdoor work. The prices for each job are set according to a fixed price schedule and the lawnscapers cannot negotiate price with clients. However, they are free to recommend and agree to additional services on site, such as fertilizing in addition to mowing a lawn. They are paid on per job basis and do not receive benefits, such as vacation time or insurance, but they are allowed to keep all gratuities they receive. In addition, they are reimbursed for work-related expenses, such as work gloves or gas and oil needed for the equipment.

Question 1-A:Are those hired as "lawnscapers" employees or independent contractors?Explain fully.