Roofing Issues

question 99

Multiple Choice

Roofing Issues.Sally agrees to roof a house for Bob.After doing his research,Bob chooses Sally based on her great reputation for being conscientious and doing good work.Bob knows little about roofing and stays away from all the noise involved.Sally provides her own tools for herself and other workers,sets her own schedule,and charges a flat rate of $10,000 to be paid when the job is completed.Sally hires Trudy,Glen,and Fred to help with the roofing.She pays them an hourly rate,supervises their work,provides them with tools and materials,and sets their schedules.Curious about what is going on there,Bob's friend Spencer walks by the house while the roofing is being done.Glen absentmindedly throws some old shingles off the roof and hits Spencer in the head,resulting in him going to the local emergency room and receiving a couple of stitches in his scalp.Spencer decides to sue all the roofers,Bob,and Sally for his hospital expenses and for pain and suffering.Which of the following is the most likely characterization of Sally in relation to Bob?

• A)She is both an employee and an independent contractor.
• B)She is an employee.
• C)She is an independent contractor.
• D)She is an undisclosed principal.
• E)She is both an employee and a disclosed principal.

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Definitions:

Identical Twins

Twins who develop from a single fertilized egg that splits, resulting in two individuals with identical genetic make-up.

Fraternal Twins

Twins that develop from two different eggs fertilized by two different sperm, genetically similar as siblings but not identical.

Prenatal Influences

Factors occurring before birth that can affect the development, health, and behavior of the individual, including genetic and environmental influences.

Identical Twins

Twins who develop from a single fertilized egg that splits in two, leading to two genetically identical organisms.