1. Richard asks you to prepare a checklist outlining the criteria that will assist him in determining whether he is an employee or an independent contractor of Metro Taxis. Students should come up with a minimum of 10 specific criteria/factors which would be indicative of whether a person is regarded as an employee or independent contractor. A checklist template is provided for your group to use on the following page.

2. Based on this checklist, please advise Richard as to whether you believe he is an employee or independent contractor of Metro Taxis (and the primary reasons thereof). Please refer to all relevant references used to support your answer.