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When working through an independent contractor, as opposed to a corporation or larger entity then an individual, you can be assured a personal relationship with the contractor through the duration of the project. This is usually more difficult in a corporate contracting environment.
An easy DIY project is variable and depends on your level of skill and comfort. Many choose to hire a contractor as you can be assured the job will be done right the first time.
That is based on weighing several factors - sometimes the difference is clear sometimes a close call. What DOES NOT matter? The intention of the worker and the boss and what they call the worker. Saying you are a contractor does not make you one. Factors: Does the boss direct the manner and speed of accomplishing the work? The worker is probably an employee. Does the worker provide his/her own tools and supplies, and support devices like phones, computers, and fax. probably a contractor. Does the boss supervise other workers doing exactly the work the "contractor" does? The contractor is just another employee. Is the worker paid for COMPLETING a task, not just for working on it? Probably a contractor. Paid for working even if completion not reached - probably an employee. Is the workers entire pay at risk - no completion, no pay? That's a contractor. Is the worker's pay assured despite quality of work - that's an employee until fired.
In networking the building they had to decide on what was the best topography. As they went into the wild, they were assured by the fact that they had a good knowledge of the topography of the area.
He assured me he would be at the station the next morning
mutually assured destruction
MAD, Mutually Assured Destruction.
I assured the customer that there was no damage to the television.
deterrence if both sides do it it is known as MAD (mutually assured destruction)
A small business person may be an independent contractor, meaning only that he or she sells services for a fee, as opposed to being an employee (which is distinctly not "independent"). An independent contractor refers to anyone selling you services (often a corporation or LLC, but also any small business), as long as it is not a joint venture or employment relationship.
be rest assured
It means you are assured with the farming standards!