Employee vs. Independent Contractor. Employee vs. Independent Contractor. Once you make the decision to hire an assistant, your next consideration is whether the assistant will be an employee or independent contractor. This is a significant decision, as it indicates whether you will be liable for certain tax withholdings.
Anxiety Disorder Statistics. Anxiety Disorders affect 18.1 percent of adults in the United States (approximately 40 million adults between the ages of 18 to 54). - National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).
The list also holds some good news. While Americansâ concern about terrorism and race relations increased, much of the recession-era worry over unemployment has dissipated. The percentage of Americans worried about unemployment fell substantially from 49 percent in 2014 to 37 percent this year.