In what circumstances will Samson be an employer and David an independent contractor? January 1, 2023 by admin Samson is paying David to perform a task and David is subject to the control and direction of Samson. David has authority to bind Samson to a contract with a third party. Samson is paying David to perform a task but has no control over how David will complete the task. David is claiming to be Samson’s legal representative. See Answer Samson is paying David to perform a task but has no control over how David will complete the task.