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

question 43

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 working place.
• 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:

Operating Expenses

The costs associated with a company's main operational activities, excluding the cost of goods sold, interest, and taxes.

Income from Operations

The earnings generated from a company's core business operations, excluding any income from investments or other non-operational sources.

Net Sales

Revenue from sales after deducting returns, allowances for damaged goods, and discounts.