The Crucial Factor in Determining Whether Someone Is an Independent

question 29

Multiple Choice

The crucial factor in determining whether someone is an independent contractor or an employee is the ________.

• A) amount of time the worker has been associated with the principal
• B) degree of control the principal has over the worker
• C) degree of skill necessary to complete the assigned task
• D) the method of paying the worker, whether by time or by job
• E) job title the principal assigns to the worker

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