Which term describes the relationship of a worker who is not subject to the hirer's control regarding work details?

• A. Employee
• B. Disclosed principal
• C. Independent contractor
• D. Partially disclosed principal

Answer: (C)

The main idea is who controls how the work is done. When a worker is not subject to the hirer's control over the details of how the job is performed, the relationship fits that of an independent contractor. An independent contractor typically determines the methods, sequence, and tools used to complete the work and may supply their own equipment, set their own schedule, and bear the risk of profit or loss. The hirer may specify the desired outcome or deadline, but not the day-to-day means of accomplishing the task. This contrasts with an employee, where the employer exercises control over both what is done and how it is done, and with the terms “disclosed principal” or “partially disclosed principal,” which relate to agency relationships rather than the control of work methods.