Which of the Following Is an Incorrect Statement Regarding the Employer-Independent

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an incorrect statement regarding the employer-independent contractor relationship?

• A) For independent contractors, employers are normally required to withhold Social Security amounts.
• B) Employers are not usually liable for the torts committed by their independent contractors.
• C) When called on to distinguish between an employee and an independent contractor, courts scrutinize the degree of control the employer has over the agent.
• D) To escape paying unemployment insurance taxes as well as medical benefits, many employers in recent years have classified their workers as independent contractors or part-time workers.

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Definitions:

Chronic Glomerular Nephritis

A kidney condition characterized by long-term inflammation and damage to the glomeruli, affecting filtering capacity.

Ureter

A tube carrying urine from the kidney to the urinary bladder.

Kidney

A vital organ in the body responsible for filtering waste products from the blood and excreting them through urine, regulating fluid and electrolyte balance.

Bladder

A hollow muscular organ in the lower abdomen that stores urine from the kidneys before it is excreted through the urethra.