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Knowing the ins and outs of independent contractors

Who is an independent contractor? Take this quiz to find out. Click below to see answers.

  1. Independent contractors are individuals hired on a contract basis to:
    1. Perform specialized work at another employer’s workplace
    2. Show employees what they’re doing wrong
    3. Spy on employees and report misconduct
    4. Cost a company more money
  2. Independent contractors can include:
    1. Engineers.
    2. Writers.
    3. Systems analysts.
    4. Graphic designers.
    5. All of the above.
  3. Hiring independent contractors is a good way for a company to secure highly skilled workers for a:
    1. Short period of time.
    2. Long period of time.
    3. Permanently.
  4. Choosing an independent contract can:
    1. Save a company money (i.e., in employee benefits).
    2. Help companies get more work done.
    3. Improve morale.
    4. All of the above.
  5. When hiring an independent contractor, an employer needs to be sure its relationship with the contractor meets the requirements of:
    1. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
    2. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)
    3. State unemployment compensation agencies
    4. State workers’ compensation agencies
    5. State tax agencies.
    6. All of the above.

Knowing the ins and outs of independent contractors: Answers

  1. Perform specialized work at another employer’s workplace.
  2. All of the above.
  3. Short period of time.
  4. All of the above.
  5. All of the above.