What best describes an employer-employee relationship?

• A. An individual who works for another and where the individual's name appears on the payroll records of the employer
• B. An independent contractor
• C. A person who volunteers
• D. A partner

Answer: (A)

An employer-employee relationship is defined by the worker being hired by another party and treated as part of that employer’s business, typically shown by the worker’s name appearing on the employer’s payroll and the employer withholding taxes, paying wages, and providing supervision and benefits. This setup reflects ongoing control, integration into the business, and economic dependence on the employer. In contrast, an independent contractor isn’t on payroll and handles their own taxes; a volunteer isn’t paid; a partner is a co-owner of the business rather than an employee. So, the description of someone whose name is on the payroll best fits an employer-employee relationship.