Question

17. Jordan performs services for Ryan. Which of the following factors, if any, indicates that Jordan is

an independent contractor rather than an employee?

a. Ryan sets the work schedule.

b. Ryan provides the tools used.

c. Jordan follows a specific set of instructions from Ryan to complete tasks.

d. Jordan is paid based on tasks performed.

e. None of these

18. Which of the following would constitute an employer-employee relationship?

a. A plumber who comes to your home to fix a leaking faucet.

b. A CPA who prepares a client’s tax return.

c. A physician who hires a nurse to help her with patient screening and preliminary tests in the office.

d. A gardener who takes care of individual lawns for a monthly fee.

e. None of these would constitute an employer-employee relationship.

Answer 1

17- Answer: d i,e. Jordan is paid based on tasks performed

Reason: Other option shows that there is employee and employer relation between then whereas option d depicts that he is an independent contractor which is paid on the basis of work performed.

18- Answer: c i.e.  A physician who hires a nurse to help her with patient screening and preliminary tests in the office.

Reason: Physician hire the nurse to help him and worked under his/her instruction and salary will be paid on a monthly basis, and there is no principal to principal contract between them. SO A physicians who hires a nurse to help her with patient screening and preliminary tests in the office are employer and employee in other option such things ingredients are missing.