Bass Biting Company operates bait, tackle and boat sales store employing 12 full time clerks and salespeople in addition to the owner and his family members. Occasionally, Bass Biting assigns special work to individuals other than its regular employees and family members. Employee Lois was a bait and tackle shop clerk until she retired on June 30. Lois returned to the bait and tackle shop to perform clerical duties on August 15 and worked through Labor Day to assist Bass Biting through its busy season. Determine Lois' employment status with Bass Biting

Bass Biting Company operates bait, tackle and boat sales store employing 12 full time clerks and salespeople in addition to the owner and his family members. Occasionally, Bass Biting assigns special work to individuals other than its regular employees and family members. Employee Lois was a bait and tackle shop clerk until she retired on June 30. Lois returned to the bait and tackle shop to perform clerical duties on August 15 and worked through Labor Day to assist Bass Biting through its busy season. Determine Lois’ employment status with Bass Biting

Bass Biting Company operates bait, tackle and boat sales store employing 12 full time clerks and salespeople in addition to the owner and his family members. Occasionally, Bass Biting assigns special work to individuals other than its regular employees and family members. Employee Lois was a bait and tackle shop clerk until she retired on June 30. Lois returned to the bait and tackle shop to perform clerical duties on August 15 and worked through Labor Day to assist Bass Biting through its busy season. Determine Lois’ employment status with Bass Biting
A . Statutory nonemployee
B. Independent contractor
C. Nonstatutory employee
D. Employee

Answer: D