Chapter 8 - Marshaling Human Resources

Question 0

Does a company commissioning work by an independent contractor own the copyright?

Answer 0

No, unless company secures a written contract or assignment of copyright

Question 1

What is the employee misclassification prevention act?

Answer 1

amends fair labor standards act to make misclassification of employees a violation of federal law

Question 2

What are 2 primary criteria that distinguish contractors from employees?

Answer 2

1. independent contractors agree upon the desired work product and then control the means and manner of achieving the outcome
2. independent contractors offer services to the public at large, not just to one business