First, find the gradient of line A. We know that the line passes through the points (1, 3) and (4, 9). To calculate the gradient, find the difference in the y coordinates and the difference in the x coordinates, and then divide the y value by the x value. 9 - 3/4 - 1 = 6/3 = 2. The gradient of line A is 2.
One government expert calculated that a construction worker earning $31,200 a year before taxes would be left with an annual net compensation of $10,660.80 if paid as an independent contractor, compared to $21,885.20 if paid properly as an employee.
How to Limit Employee Hours to Avoid Benefit Eligibility. Employer expenses for benefits averaged $9.15 per hour in March 2011, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. While this amount is an average of all employers across the United States and may be more than you pay, paying the employer share of a benefit plan can still be quite expensive.