Home-Baked Bread Company hires Ike to sell the company's products in a certain area. Home-Baked Bread agrees to pay Ike a salary, plus commission, for a trial period. They also agree that Ike can sell using any methods and during any hours that seem appropriate. The key factor in whether Ike is Home-Baked Bread's employee is

Answer: The control the company has over Ike's job details.

Explanation:

The Home-baked bread company and Ike share something in common which is the fact that Ike is an employee of the company and also he is to be paid by the company.

As an employee of the bread company, they still control Ike's job role and can decide to vary or maintain his current job role depending on what the company desires to achieve. Also if he doesn't meet up to some target he can still be laid off, due to the fact that he is still on his trial period.