Opinion ID: 6499943
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Text: This fact, however, must be weighed by the trier of fact with other relevant evidence. For example, Cernatinskij testified drivers were able to set their own schedule and could change their schedule daily. Cernatinschi also testified drivers could tell dispatch their preferred start and end times for their shifts. Additionally, she testified that dispatch never scheduled drivers outside of their preferred hours. These facts show the drivers exercised a level of autonomy in determining their work hours creating a genuine dispute as to Travelon’s degree of control. Common sense may also come into consideration. Travelon provides nonemergency medical transportation. Drivers can operate anytime dispatch services are available, which include all normal non-emergency business hours. The fact Travelon does not have dispatch on duty at 3:00 a.m. is not surprising given that -7- non-emergency medical appointments would be rare at such hours. Again, viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to Travelon, a rational trier of fact could find the drivers’ abilities to set their own schedules during working hours demonstrate a lack of control. See Razak, 951 F.3d at 146 (precluding summary judgment where Uber demonstrated it lacked the right to control when its drivers must drive). Thus, the jury’s involvement is necessary to resolve this factual dispute.