But you've sort of hit the nail on the head right there. Apple Store employees are likely employees because Apple Stores are a major part of Apple's business.

But you've sort of hit the nail on the head right there. Apple Store employees are likely employees because Apple Stores are a major part of Apple's business. Apple hires hoards of contractors for all sorts of roles internally (experimental projects, kitchen staff blah blah). Google popup locations are not comparable to Apple Stores.