The Employee/Contractor Determiner

Can a CRNA be medically directed and be an independent contractor for tax purposes at the same time?

Employee or independent contractor designation has significant tax implications for the Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA). On superficial view, it appears that a CRNA who is medically directed would be under a number of controls that would force the CRNA to be in an employee status. However, on analysis, it seems that for tax purposes a CRNA can be medically directed while also bein...

Is a Newscarrier an Employee or an Independent Contractor? Deterring Abuse of the "Independent Contractor" Label via State Tort Claims

Elastomer Toughened Polyimide Adhesives Origin of the Invention

In accordance wi th the procedures agreed upon by Code GP-4 and Code NST-44 , the at tached NASA-owned U . S . Patent is being forwarded tor abstracting and announcement in NASA STAR. The following in format ion is provided: U . S . Patent No. : 4, 389,504 . Issue Date : June 21. 1983 Government or Contractor Employee: NASA Case No. : U.S. Government LAR-12,775-1 NOTE If this patent covers an i...

Avoiding Difficult Questions: Vicarious Liability and Independent Contractors in Sweeney v Boylan Nominees

In Sweeney v Boylan Nominees Pty Ltd the High Court affirmed that a principal is not vicariously liable for the negligent acts of an independent contractor. In this case a mechanic engaged by Boylan negligently performed repair work, resulting in an injury to Mrs Sweeney. Since the mechanic was a contractor rather than an employee, Mrs Sweeney was unsuccessful in her action against Boylan. Whil...

Physician contract checklist: recruitment, employment, and independent contractors.

Under the Contract, will Physician be an: Employee ................................................................................................................................... Independent Contractor, or ........................................................................................................ Private Practitioner not rendering services on behalf of the [Organization Name] I...