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.
An employer is also not responsible for an independent contractorâs unemployment or workerâs compensation benefits and is not required to provide an independent contractor with a pension or other employment benefits. Plus, an employer does not have to pay employment taxes for an independent contractor. Your employer cannot simply call you an independent contractor to avoid federal and state legal requirements â if the characteristics of your job resemble those of an employee, then your employer must treat you as an employee.