Ling Nan Zheng v. Liberty Apparel Co. - 617 F.3d 182 (2d Cir.2010)

1. What was the legal issue in this case? What didthe court decide?

2. What criteria had the district court applied todetermine whether the manufacturers were employers of the garmentworkers? What additional criteria does the appeals court saymust be applied? How do these criteria help determine whetheran employment relationship exists?

3. From the facts presented, how would you decide thecase?

4. What are the practical implications of this case? What are the same such implications for workers who are victims ofunscrupulous contractors? How about for firms thatsubcontract or otherwise outsource parts of their operations?

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