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Contrast the primary differences between independent contractors, temporary employees and volunteers. Then, examine two (2) way2 in which each role differs from that of an employee. Justify your response.

From the e-Activity, select two (2) employment discrimination laws, and then provide two (2) disparate treatment case using the same discrimination law. Review only the facts of the case, the legal issues relating to the disparate treatment, and the court’s decision. Next, outline the steps the employer could have taken initially to prevent the discrimination in question. Justify your response. Needed Answered ASP!!!!

Answer 1

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS, TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS:

NATURE OF EMPLOYEES	MEANING	PRIMARY DIFFERENCES	2 KEY DIFFERENCES
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS	The one who works or contracts for another to do a particular work based on his own methods, ideas and processes.	Independent contractors are not subject to others control for his job. If any specific contract they are bound to it.	Independent contractors have no control over working time, hours and any other rules. They work with their own time and hours. They dont have any additional compensation for their work and over time work.
TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES	Temporary employees the individuals who are assigned for temporary period or for short period of time, usually for 1 year. These employees are hired for temporary posting like the vacancies because of medical leave, maternity leave etc;	To cover temporary posting to manage business operations when sales increases. In order to reduce the cost in hiring regular employees, temporary employees are much cheeper.	Temporary employees are not permanent job holders. They can't enjoy financial benefits and other benefits. They don't have job security. They used to work for short periods hence they have flexibility to work in different works so that they can change their work roles.
VOLUNTEERS	They mainly come to work for social benefits, and are willing to take social responsibility. They are not meant too work for any monetary benefits or compensation.	Volunteers attitude towards social responsibility and non profit motive. They are not working under any rules and procedures. They form as a group who are all have same interest.	Volunteers are working for the need of social responsibility not for monetary compensation. They do not have ant set of rules, regulations or policies towards their work nature.