Why Is It Important to Determine If an Injured Worker

question 49

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to determine if an injured worker is an independent contractor?

• A)Because an independent contractor is not covered by workers' compensation.
• B)Because an independent contractor can also file under workers' compensation.
• C)Because an independent contractor has no legal status at a job site.
• D)Because an independent contractor is considered to be the boss and is therefore not covered under workers' compensation.

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Definitions:

Binding Contract

An agreement between parties that is legally enforceable and has all the essential elements of a contract.

Offeror

The party in a contract proposition who makes the offer to enter into an agreement, proposing terms to another party, the offeree.

Offeree

The party to whom an offer is made in a transaction or agreement.

Offeror

The party in a contract negotiation who makes a proposal or offer to another party for entering into an agreement.