A person is called an independent contractor but works under the contractor's daily direction using the contractor's schedule and crew. What is the risk?
Correct Answer
A) Misclassification.
A label alone does not determine worker status; control and legal classification rules can create misclassification risk.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
A label alone does not determine worker status; control and legal classification rules can create misclassification risk.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option B: Permit overrun.
Permit overrun. misses the specific employer duty in worker classification; it does not resolve the pay, reimbursement, status, timing, or record issue.
Option C: Material shortage issue.
Material shortage issue. misses the specific employer duty in worker classification; it does not resolve the pay, reimbursement, status, timing, or record issue.
Option D: Payroll record retention.
Payroll record retention. misses the specific employer duty in worker classification; it does not resolve the pay, reimbursement, status, timing, or record issue.
Memory Technique
If the job needs label, the employer needs Reviewing Crew proof.
Reference Hint
Study anchor (closed-book): memorize Worker classification from California DIR/DLSE wage statement, payroll record, payday, and Wage. / California Labor Code worker classification and wage obligations; know the rule or calculation trigger without relying on exam-room lookup.
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