But all the other characteristics are of an employee. It's not an all or nothing kind of deal. The fact that the club dictates how they do their work, that they can only be employed by them, even that they cannot partake in other sports that can be deemed by the club as too dangerous - all points to an employee. An employee can also be on a fixed term contract, which is what I imagine footballers to be.
A "Yes" answer for the following questions indicates that the worker is an employee:
1. Does the business provide instructions to the worker about when, where and how he or she is to perform the work? yes
2. Does the business provide training to the worker? yes
3. Are the services provided by the worker integrated into the business' operations? yes
4. Must the services be rendered personally by the worker? yes
5. Does the business hire, supervise and pay assistants to the worker? yes
6. Is there a continuing relationship between the business and the worker? yes
7. Does the business set the work hours and schedule? yes
8. Does the worker devote substantially full time to the work of the business? yes
9. Is the work performed on the business' premises? Sort of?
10. Is the worker required to perform the services in an order or sequence set by the business? yes
11. Is the worker required to submit oral or written reports to the business? Australian Cricketers...
12. Is the worker paid by the hour, week or month? Yes
13. Does the business have the right to discharge the worker at will? Not sure
14. Can the worker terminate his or her relationship with the business any time he or she wishes without incurring liability to the business? Not sure
15. Does the business pay the traveling expenses of the worker? yes
A "Yes" answer for the following questions indicates that the worker is an Independent Contractor:
16. Does the worker furnish significant tools, materials and equipment? No
17. Does the worker have a significant investment in the facilities? No
18. Can the worker realize a profit or loss as a result of his or her services? No
19. Does the worker provide services for more than one firm at a time? No
20. Does the worker make his or her services available to the general public? No