Nothing in this chapter or in any of the rules adopted to implement this chapter shall be deemed to create an employer-employee relationship between a real estate broker and the broker's licensees; provided that the commission shall have all power necessary to regulate the relationships, duties and liabilities among real estate brokers and real estate salespersons in order to protect the public.
HRS § 467-1.5
Statute's plain language establishes that statutorily-mandated control cannot create an employment relationship. 79 H. 208, 900 P.2d 784.