In the case of FedEx where contractor/drivers sued for overtime pay and benefits, what was the primary reason why the courts ruled that they had been misclassified and were, in fact, employees?

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The courts ruled that the contractors/drivers were misclassified as independent contractors because FedEx controlled nearly every aspect of their work, including their schedules, routes, truck appearance, and even prohibited them from working for competitors. This level of control indicated an employment relationship rather than an independent contractor relationship.

In the Case of FedEx Where Contractor/drivers Sued for Overtime