Fact Pattern 31-1B
Liz and Molly work as clerks in Nia's Dress Shop. Nia withholds federal taxes from their pay, and controls the methods and details of the performance of their work. Liz and Molly are not au?thorized to modify the prices or other terms of a sale at the shop.
-Refer to Fact Pattern 31-1B. Nia hires O'Reilly's Carpet Company to clean the carpets of her shop. Nia gives O'Reilly's instructions as to what needs to be cleaned and when. O'Reilly's is

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Fact Pattern 31-1B 
Liz and Molly work as clerks in Nia's Dress Shop. Nia withholds federal taxes from their pay, and controls the methods and details of the performance of their work. Liz and Molly are not au?thorized to modify the prices or other terms of a sale at the shop.
-Refer to Fact Pattern 31-1B. Nia hires O'Reilly's Carpet Company to clean the carpets of her shop. Nia gives O'Reilly's instructions as to what needs to be cleaned and when. O'Reilly's is

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O'Reilly's Carpet Company is an independent contractor because Nia only gives instructions on what needs to be cleaned and when, but does not control the methods or details of how O'Reilly's performs their work.