Why Is the Distinction Between Employment and an Independent Contract

question 42

Multiple Choice

Why is the distinction between employment and an independent contract important?

• A)An employee can bind the employer in a contract he enters into on behalf of the employer.
• B)An independent contractor cannot be sure that she will be paid.
• C)Employees can withdraw their services.
• D)An employer may be held responsible for torts committed by the employee.
• E)An employee has the right to wages.

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Definitions:

Terminally Differentiated

Refers to cells that have reached a state in which they can no longer divide and have become specialized in their functions.

Germ Line

The sequence of reproductive cells that can give rise to gametes, ensuring genetic continuity from generation to generation.

Morphogenesis

The biological process that causes an organism to develop its shape, usually beginning in the early stages of embryonic development.

Recognizable Structures

Physical formations or arrangements within an organism or system that can be distinctly identified and are often associated with specific functions or processes.