The EmployeeEmployer Relationship

Monica has an annual contract with Industrial Injection Molding Solutions to provide property maintenance services; this includes lawn care, snow removal and parking lot maintenance. Monica spends, on average, 20 hours per week working at the companys premises and is paid a flat amount monthly. She hires part-time workers, when necessary, to assist her. Monica does not have any other clients.

Monica uses her own small tools; however, the company supplies and maintains a riding lawn mower and a snowplow for her use. Her contact at the company is Jean-Paul, the Facilities Supervisor, who meets with her every Monday to discuss the work to be done that week. Jean-Paul approves Monicas monthly invoices and submits them to Accounts Payable.

Does Monica have a contract of service or a contract for service with Industrial Injection Molding Solutions? As the companys Payroll Manager, explain to Jean-Paul the process and factors you used to make your decision.