For an Employer,the Primary Advantage of Classifying a Worker as an Independent

question 108

Multiple Choice

For an employer,the primary advantage of classifying a worker as an independent contractor is that

• A) independent contractors are typically more productive than regular employees.
• B) independent contractors can be fired at any time, unlike regular employees.
• C) the employer does not have to pay Social Security, workers' compensation, or unemployment costs.
• D) employers can legally hire individuals they know do not have U.S. work permits.

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Definitions:

Muscle Contraction

The process in which muscle fibers shorten or lengthen, producing movement or maintaining posture.

Neurotransmitter

Chemicals in the nervous system that transmit signals across a chemical synapse from one neuron (nerve cell) to another 'target' neuron.

Action Potential

A rapid and temporary electrical charge that travels along a neuron, allowing for the transmission of signals within the nervous system.

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter involved in controlling the brain's reward and pleasure centers, movement, and emotional responses.