[jlaswell]

I do have to agree to your point on the use of 'independent contractor' here. It'd be interesting to see what they are basing that on.

My state provides some 'tips' for small businesses. One is employee types, and this sort of a relationship is not an independent contractor. They make a point to say that simply calling someone an independent contractor has no baring on their status, exactly as you have said.

Thanks for the reminder.