Drug Formulary. Prior Authorization. Most health plan Drug Formularies have procedures to limit or restrict certain drugs. This is done to encourage doctors and patients to use these drugs appropriately, for the safety and best interest of all members. Most often, these drugs have safety issues, a high potential for inappropriate use, or have lower-priced alternatives on the formulary.
The distinction between an employee and independent contractor is critical because companies are generally liable for actions of employees, as long as those actions are performed within the scope of the employment relationship. However, companies are not generally liable for the actions of independent contractors.
If a worker is an independent contractor, the employer is not responsible for any of the above taxes or payments, and the only added paperwork is the issuing of a 1099 to the independent contractor at the end of the tax year, if he or she has made more than $600 with the employer.laiming an Employee as an Independent Contractor. If you have claimed an employee as an independent contractor, the IRS may hold you responsible for employment taxes for that worker; there are steeper penalties for willful neglect as well under Internal Revenue Code Section 3509. Learn More Now.