A person hired to perform services for another under the direction and control of the hirer, but not subject to control regarding work details.

• A. Employee
• B. Disclosed principal
• C. Independent contractor
• D. Agent

Answer: (C)

Control over how the work is done is what separates an employee from an independent contractor. If the hirer directs not only what needs to be accomplished but also dictates the exact methods and details, the worker is treated as an employee. If the hirer can specify the outcome but not the means of accomplishing it, the worker retains control over the work methods and is considered an independent contractor. In this scenario, the person is hired to perform services under direction, but not subject to control of the work details, so they operate as an independent contractor. This distinction affects things like payroll, benefits, and liability exposure. The other roles don’t fit as naturally: an employee would typically be controlled over both results and methods, while a disclosed principal or agent involves a representation or authority relationship, not the worker’s method of performing services.