Maria Is Creating a New Business and She's Worried About

question 24

Multiple Choice

Maria is creating a new business and she's worried about her workers committing torts while on the job.Because of this,she is debating between independent contractors and employees.You tell her that

• A)employees are less risky because you can control their wages.
• B)independent contractors have no obligation to work because she won't control their hours.
• C)vicarious liability always applies to both,so it doesn't matter.
• D)she shouldn't get insurance because if she doesn't she may not have to compensate the wronged person completely.
• E)the safest thing to do is to get liability insurance and contract independent workers.