Asked by Osayama Jackie on May 27, 2024

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Cheap Principal.Jason,who is very knowledgeable regarding computers,agrees to purchase computers for Nick's business.Jason is retained for that purpose only,he is paid a set rate for the job,and Nick exercised no control over the manner in which Jason did his work.Jason purchased computers on credit from ABC Computers without any mention of Nick.The computers worked well and were not defective in any way.Unfortunately,Nick did not pay ABC Computers on a timely basis.Jason,therefore,paid ABC Computers out of his own pocket because he wanted to be able to do business with ABC in the future and because his name was on the invoice.Jason asked Nick for reimbursement,but Nick refused.Nick claimed that if Jason had only waited,ABC Computers might have agreed to take less.Which of the following likely represents Jason's status regarding his employment with Nick?

A) He was an independent contractor.
B) He was an employee.
C) He had a special status called employee-contractor,a term used to represent a contractor who is neither an employee nor an independent contractor.
D) He was an express contractor.
E) He was an implied contractor.

Independent Contractor

An individual or entity contracted to perform work for another party without being subject to the hiring party's control over the details of the work's performance.

Reimbursement

Compensation for money already spent or costs incurred by an individual, typically by their employer or another organization.

Employment

A formal relationship between an employer and an employee where the employee performs work or services in exchange for compensation.

  • Comprehend the fundamental concepts of agency relationships and the various kinds of authority.
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Zybrea KnightJun 02, 2024
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Explanation :
An independent contractor is a person who is hired to perform a task for another but who is not the other's employee.