Discussion of Independent Contractor vs Employee Scenario
A security alarm sales company has 19 employees. There is a
46-year-old sales person named Beth who is paid as an independent contractor.
Beth is given set hours by the company that is in an at-will state. Beth
injured herself on her way to a sales call when she stopped for lunch. Since
she missed her appointment and did not notify the employer, the sale is lost.
The company fired her.
· Prepare a brief in which you describe the following issues
based on the above scenario.
· Identify the significant employment regulations affecting
business.
· Analyze the formation, rights, authority, and termination
of agency relationships.
· Explain the significant laws protecting employees from
discrimination.
· Describe the various types of employee and employer
contracts.
· Compare and contrast the traditional employee and employer
relationship vs. an independent contractor.
· Identify significant employment laws in effect to protect
the employee
