Which of the following likely represents Paolo's status in regards to his employment with Joe?

A) He was an independent contractor.
B) He was an employee.
C) He had a special status called employee-contractor, a term used to represent a contractor with some responsibilities indicating status as an employee and some responsibilities indicating otherwise.
D) He was an express contractor.
E) He was an implied contractor.

Independent Contractor

An individual or entity contracted to perform work for—or provide services to—another entity as a non-employee, thereby assuming responsibility for his or her own taxes and benefits.

Employee-Contractor

A distinction used to describe the relationship between workers and those who hire them, with employees typically under the control of the employer, and contractors providing services under their own direction.