ETH 321 - Employment Classification and Discrimination

Signature Assignment: Employment Classification and Discrimination

Scenario:An employee is hired by Dream Massage to be a massage therapist. She is hired as an independent contractor and, therefore, receives no tax withholding or employment benefits. Dream Massage requires the employee to work a set schedule, provides her clients and all her massage products, and exercises complete control over how she does her work. In addition, when the employee shows up to work the first day, she is informed by her employer she cannot wear her hijab as it violates the company's dress policy.

Does the employee qualifies as an employee or independent contractor?

Has Dream Massage has potentially violated any employment discrimination laws?

Analyze the ethical considerations behind maintaining a rigid company dress policy.