Which of the following would constitute an employer-employee relationship?
A) A plumber who comes to your home to fix a leaking faucet.
B) A CPA who prepares a client's tax return.
C) A physician who hires a nurse to help her with patient screening and preliminary tests in the office.
D) A gardener who takes care of individual lawns for a monthly fee.
E) None of the above would constitute an employer-employee relationship.

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An employer-employee relationship exists when an individual (the employer) has the right to control and direct the work of another individual (the employee). In this scenario, the physician is hiring the nurse to provide assistance and direction in patient screening and preliminary tests, thus establishing an employer-employee relationship. The other options involve independent contractors or individual services that do not involve the level of control necessary to create an employment relationship.

Which of the Following Would Constitute an Employer-Employee Relationship