The Court stated that “the primary consideration in determining whether an employer/employee relationship exists is whether the alleged employer has the right to control the employee in the performance of the work and the manner in which it is done.” The court identified four factors used to determine the right of control: (1) direct evidence of the right or exercise of control; (2) furnishing of equipment; (3) the method of payment; and (4) the right to fire.”
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New South Carolina Decision Impacts How Employers Classify Workers | Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. – JDSupra
The Court stated that “the primary consideration in determining whether an employer/employee relationship exists is whether the alleged employer has the right to control the employee in the performance of the work and the manner in which it is done.” The court identified four factors used to determine the right of control: (1) direct evidence […]