Myra's Classification of Those Who Work for Her as Independent

question 106

Essay

Myra's classification of those who work for her as independent contractors is being questioned by the IRS. It is the position of the IRS that these workers are really employees. What type of factors can Myra utilize to justify her classification?

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Definitions:

Interval Schedule

A reinforcement schedule in which rewards are given after a variable or fixed interval of time has passed.

Time Elapsed

The total amount of time that has passed from the beginning of an event to a specific point in time.

Hours Worked

Hours worked refers to the total number of hours spent by an individual in performing their job duties during a specified period.

Effort Made

The amount of physical or mental energy expended towards accomplishing a task or goal.