The Case Opener Discussed Whether FedEx Illegally Refused to Collectively

The Case Opener discussed whether FedEx illegally refused to collectively bargain with single-route drivers on the basis that they were independent contractors, not employees. Which of the following is true regarding the result?

A) To determine whether the FedEx drivers should be classified as employees or independent contractors, the court applied federal statutory law.
B) The court found that FedEx did not exercise the degree of control necessary for the relationship to be considered employer-employee.
C) The court found that at times the drivers acted as employees and that other times they acted as independent contractors and that they would, therefore, be classified as independent contractors.
D) The court found that at times the drivers acted as employees and that other times they acted as independent contractors and that they would, therefore, be classified as employees.
E) The court found that all the rights and duties of employees as agents applied to their relationship with FedEx.