Maxwell Miller worked as a cable installer for Gett Telecom, Inc., a local cable television and internet provider. The agreement between Miller and Gett stated that no employer-employee relationship existed. Miller supplied some basic tools (e.g., screwdrivers, gloves, etc.), supplied his own van, and paid for gas and auto insurance. Gett supplied the cable wire and some specialized tools required to install it. Miller was required to wear clothing with a Gett Telecom logo. Each day, Gett supplied Miller with a list of jobs (work orders) and set limits on the hours that Miller could work. Other than that, Gett had minimal contact with Miller, although a Gett employee inspected Millers work after each job and notified Miller when his work did not meet Getts quality standards. Although the relationship between Miller and Gett had no specific duration, Miller had received steady work from Gett for over one year and expected he would receive work orders as long as there was work to do and the overall quality of his work met Getts expectations.

1. Miller was injured on the job and filed a claim for workers compensation benefits. These benefits are available to employees, but not independent contractors.

2. Is Miller an employee of Gett or an independent contractor? Briefly explain your reasoning using the facts of this scenario and the concepts from class.

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