[amazing_jose]

NOPE! That could imply that they are employees and we all know that's impossible ;)

[TazeTSchnitzel]

Oh right, I forgot that they're skirting employment law.

[run4yourlives2]

The funny thing is that this wouldn't fly in Canada, (and I'm assuming other jurisdictions, like California), since even the inference of an employer/employee relationship constitutes one when it comes to legal entitlements and responsibilities.