Employment Coverage Tests Flashcards
What is the Master-Servant Test (AKA Common-Agency Test)?
Examining the manner and means by which the product is accomplished.
What are the factors used by the Common-Agency Test?
The Reid Factors
What is the first Reid Factor?
(1) The skill required
What is the second Reid Factor?
(2) The source of the instrumentalities and tools
What is the third Reid Factor?
(3) The location of work.
What is the fourth Reid Factor?
(4) The duration of the relationship between the parties.
What is the fifth Reid Factor?
(5) Whether the hiring party has the right to assign additional projects to the hired party.
What is the sixth Reid Factor?
(6) The extent of the hired party’s discretion over when and how long to work.
What is the seventh Reid Factor?
(7) The method of payment.
What is the eighth Reid Factor?
(8) The hired party’s role in hiring and paying assistants.
What is the ninth Reid Factor?
(9) Whether the work is part of the regular business of the hiring party.
What is the tenth Reid Factor?
(10) Whether the hiring party is in business.
What is the eleventh Reid Factor?
(11) The provision of employee benefits.
What is the twelfth Reid Factor?
(12) The tax treatment of the hired party.
What is the Economic Realities Test?
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
What are the factors used for the Economic Realities Test?
The Brandel Factors.
What is the first Brandel Factor?
(1) Control
What is the second Brandel Factor?
(2) Profit and Loss
What is the third Brandel Factor?
(3) Capital Investment
What is the fourth Brandel Factor?
(4) Degree of Skill Required