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.
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.