In the described spa arrangement, the worker who does not own the business is best described as which of the following?

• A. Employee
• B. Independent contractor
• C. Intern
• D. Volunteer

Answer: (B)

The key idea is how workers are classified based on control and the nature of the relationship with the business. An independent contractor provides services under a contract, uses their own tools, and generally decides how and when the work gets done rather than being treated as a regular employee on the payroll. In a spa setting, someone who does not own the business but works as a separate service provider fits this description because they operate under their own terms rather than under direct employer control. An employee would be fully integrated into the business, with regular wages, benefits, and supervision, while an intern is a trainee and a volunteer works for free. So the worker described is best described as an independent contractor.