Aiden performs services for Lucas. Which, if any, of the following factors indicate that Aiden is an employee, rather than an independent contractor?
A) Aiden provides his own support services (e.g., work assistants).
B) Aiden obtained his training (i.e., job skills) from his father.
C) Aiden is paid based on hours worked.
D) Aiden makes his services available to others.
E) None of these.

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Paying based on hours worked is more typical of an employer-employee relationship, whereas independent contractors are usually paid a flat fee or project-based compensation. The other factors listed are not necessarily indicative of employee status.

Aiden Performs Services for Lucas