In July 2010, Oxon, Inc. receptionist Ling takes a week's vacation and her daughter Hua fills in for her. Hua is:

a) a common-law employee.

b) a statutory nonemployee.

c) an independent contractor.

d) a temp agency referral.

• The correct answer is a) a common-law employee.

Always remember that a common-law employee must be hired by the employer, and the latter has the right to control what work to be performed. Here, it is logical to say that Oxon Inc. allowed Hua to enter the premises and work as a "for the meantime" receptionist. Hua will be performing the job of a receptionist and will work according to the directions given by the employer.