1.   It is thought that the independent contractor is not covered.

2.   Additional measures covered contractors of state bond underwriters and the state lottery.

3.   Harnischfeger countered that Congress intended only to make sure that mine safety rules covered contractors hired to build or operate a mine for another company.

4.   The wage would cover city contractors, employers that get tax abatements and companies that receive grants from the city.

5.   True independent contractors are not covered by federal laws that prohibit discrimination based on race, gender, ethnic background, age or disability.