Question

Employment LAW questions

Which of the following choices would most likely be considered an “employee” rather than an independent contractor or other designation?

1. A paid intern at a large corporation.

2. An unpaid intern at a large corporation.

3. Two of the other answer choices are correct (both types of interns).

4. A volunteer at a not-for-profit agency.

5. A small business owner who is a “passive investor” (does not participate in the operation of the business).

Answer 1

Internship can be of two types - Paid internship and Unpaid internship

When a intern is get paid, he or she is considered to be an employee.

However, when an intern is not paid then he or she is not considered to be an employee.

So,

A paid intern at large corporation would most likely to be considered as "employee".

Hence, the correct answer is the option (1).