________ Strictly Limits the Definition of "Independent Contractors," So That

question 86

Multiple Choice

________ strictly limits the definition of "independent contractors," so that employers cannot avoid legal obligations by classifying workers as self-employed when the organization receives the benefits of a permanent employee.

• A) The Internal Revenue Service
• B) The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA)
• C) The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)
• D) Employee Benefit Research Institute
• E) The Bureau of Labor Statistics

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Definitions:

Paralegal

A person trained in legal matters who assists lawyers in their work but is not a qualified attorney.

Mediator

A neutral third party who assists disputing parties in resolving conflicts through communication and negotiation techniques, without providing legal judgment.

Collaborative Law

A legal process enabling couples who have decided to separate or end their marriage to work with their lawyers and, on occasion, other family professionals to avoid the uncertain outcome of court and to achieve a settlement that best meets the specific needs of both parties and their children without the underlying threat of litigation.

Trial Court

The level of court in which a legal dispute is first heard and evidence is presented, as opposed to appellate courts.