Marie Has Been Offered Work as an Employee Trainer for AgriEnterprise

Multiple Choice

Marie has been offered work as an employee trainer for AgriEnterprise. Her job is to implement the company's training plans. Marie must meet the company's timeline for completing the training sessions because training is integral to this business. Marie has been promised that she will have work with the company as long as her performance is satisfactory. The company is paying Marie as an independent contractor. Which of the following statements best describes Marie's status as an independent contractor?

A) Marie is an independent contractor because the terms of her employment meet the appropriate tests.
B) Marie is an employee, but she is a contingent employee rather than a regular employee.
C) Marie is an independent contractor with one client.
D) Marie is an employee because the conditions of her employment fail to meet the tests for an independent contractor.