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Simple English definitions for legal terms

independent contractor

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A quick definition of independent contractor:

An independent contractor is someone who is hired by a company to do a specific job, but they work for themselves and not as an employee of the company. They have special skills or knowledge and work for many different companies. The company that hires them is not responsible for any bad things they do, except in certain situations. Independent contractors have to pay their own taxes, while employees have their taxes paid by the company.

A more thorough explanation:

An independent contractor is a person or business entity that is hired by another party to perform a specific task or service. Unlike employees, independent contractors are not under the control of the hiring party and are responsible for their own work and taxes.

Independent contractors are often hired for their specialized skills or knowledge and may work for multiple employers. They are not entitled to benefits such as health insurance or paid time off.

Under tort law, employers are generally not liable for the actions of independent contractors. However, there are certain situations where employers may still be held responsible, such as when the contractor is performing inherently dangerous activities or when the employer was negligent in selecting the contractor.

For example, if a homeowner hires an independent contractor to install a new roof and the contractor accidentally damages a neighbor's property, the homeowner may not be held liable for the damage. However, if the homeowner hired a contractor with a history of reckless behavior and the contractor causes harm to someone, the homeowner may be held responsible for their negligence in selecting the contractor.

Under tax law, independent contractors are responsible for paying their own Social Security and Medicare taxes, while employers are responsible for paying these taxes for their employees.

Overall, independent contractors offer flexibility and specialized skills to employers, but also come with certain legal and financial responsibilities.

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ParallelAgreeableOrangutan
19:50
Anyway joke's on them, they're in Evanston not Chicago
20:07
actually northwestern law is in downtown chicago
20:07
it’s actually more chicago than UChi lol
20:25
Northwestern has a goated location, right by navy pier . But Northwestern's main campus is beatiful and in Evanston (goated location but different reasons)
esoterica
21:30
I like northwestern law location a lot but I did a self guided tour there and this 3L I met told me that if I want to do public interest I shouldn't go there bc career services provides no support
MrThickRopes
0:37
I fukcking
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really loved this girk
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girl
MrThickRopes
0:38
but legislation preventented me from saying so
MrThickRopes
0:38
he is perfect. she would be perfect before m after, or diuring if he was in charge
1:10
is he perfect?
@MrThickRopes: Careful Mr. ThickRopes. I once wrote a love letter to a girl and it was used against me in court. Best not to tell women how you really feel about them. Might get accused of Rape. Oh my God I am so Horny. Haven't fucked in 6 years now. Man oh man!
^^^^^^^^^ Imagine that shit gets presented in court and your boomer judge who doesn't understand A.I. does not surpress it. Good god!
I thought about this more. You know, if you were still in high school. The time it is easiest to start a relationship, I would say yes. Tell her how you feel. Any woman post undergrad though, nah don't risk it. Wait to see how she turns out as a person at 25 at the very minimum. You probably dodged a bullet.
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alexa play marvin gaye
globalcitizen
9:58
These are the kinda freaks collecting 100% disability , we work hard everyday to subsidize these buffoons
@ParallelAgreeableOrangutan: I am too that’s why I’m a Tulane crashout rn
18:54
yall we didn’t have to report if we were the complaining party in a criminal case right for character and fitness
18:55
omg i’m scared
18:56
like if i sued my ex for whoopin my azz
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Red flag
19:38
suing someone for being a little freaky 🤪 💀
19:39
LMAO CRAZY
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@esoterica: thanks 🙏 it was a bad joke
how can I look up data on are applicants on here?
It depends how they phrased the question. Some questions just ask if you've ever been charged
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