Which of the Following Is a False Statement About the Employer-Employee

question 77

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a False statement about the employer-employee relationship?

• A) The critical factor in this relationship is control; the employer tells the employee not only what to do but also how to do it.
• B) An employee for a company could also be an agent for the company.
• C) One responsibility of an employer is to provide the employee with a safe workplace.
• D) An employee sometimes owes a fiduciary duty to his or her employer.
• E) If an employer contracts to paint Mr. Shore's barn and sends the employee out to do the painting, if the employee is not paid he can sue his employer or Mr. Shore for his wage.

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Definitions:

V(X + Y)

The variance of the sum of two random variables, reflecting the spread or variability of their combined distribution.

Probability Distribution

A mathematical description of the likelihood of occurrence of different possible outcomes in an experiment.

Random Variable

A variable whose outcomes are determined by a random phenomenon or process.

Probability Distribution

A mathematical function that provides the probabilities of occurrence of different possible outcomes for an event.