Being Commission-based Doesn’t Make a Worker an Independent Contractor

That’s what a district court said, noting that “an individual who works on commission, creates their own schedule, and has the flexibility to work from home might superficially resemble an independent contractor.” But long-time treatment as an employee (35 years in this case) as well as enjoying employee benefits (e.g., health, 401k) and company supervision demonstrate that the worker is an employee. #IdeaoftheDay