Is a school bus driver considered an employee or an independent contractor?

In the state of Washington, a school bus driver is considered an employee of the school district or private company. This is because the driver works as an agent of the employer, and is typically paid a salary. The employer sets the hours of the employee, the amount of pay they receive, and the routes they are to drive. The employer is also responsible for training the driver and providing them with the necessary licensing. An independent contractor is someone who provides services to someone else in exchange for payment without being considered an employee of the other party. An independent contractor cannot be controlled by the party they provide services to, and set the terms of their work. Most school bus drivers are considered employees as they are responsible for carrying out the duties assigned to them by their employer, and in return for performing these duties they are paid a salary. However, there may be some instances where an individual school bus driver is classified as an independent contractor. This might be the case for drivers who are contracted on a per-job basis or are provided with a specific route and are responsible for its completion. However, it depends on the terms of their contract and must be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

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