Which of the Following Is an Incorrect Statement Regarding the Employer-Independent

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an incorrect statement regarding the employer-independent contractor relationship?

A) For independent contractors, employers are normally required to withhold Social Security amounts.
B) Employers are not usually liable for the torts committed by their independent contractors.
C) When called on to distinguish between an employee and an independent contractor, courts scrutinize the degree of control the employer has over the agent.
D) To escape paying unemployment insurance taxes as well as medical benefits, many employers in recent years have classified their workers as independent contractors or part-time workers.