Question

Which of the following is not an indication that someone is an independent contractor:

• A. The worker is engaged to achieve a defined objective and is given freedom to obtain the desired result
• B. Works for a variety of different clients
• C. Their hours are set by the organization they work for
• D. The worker derives a low percentage of their income from the organization in question
• E. Has a risk of profit or loss
• F. Owns their own tools

Answer 1

Answer is option A)The worker is engaged to achieve a defined objective and is given freedom to obtain the desired result

Reason being the above option does not fall in the below descibed characteristics of Independent Contractor.

Following are the characteristics of Independent Contractor:

• Is free of another's direction or control
• Is responsible to the customer for the result of the work (and not the method used to complete the task)
• Controls how the service is executed or provided
• Assumes the costs associated with completing the work
• Provides necessary equipment, tools or skills for the job
• Pays taxes independently
• Has no termination rights
• Is not entitled to overtime