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The purpose of this assignment is to evaluate different types of employment relationships and potential discriminatory employment policies from an ethical standpoint.

Read the following scenario.

Janice was hired by Dream Massage to be a massage therapist. She is engaged as an independent contractor and, therefore, receives no tax withholding or employment benefits. Dream Massage requires Janice to work a set schedule, provides her with clients and all her massage products, and exercises complete control over how Janice does her work. In addition, when Janice shows up to work the first day, she is informed by Dream Massage that she cannot wear her hijab as it violates the company's dress code policy.

The owner of Dream Massage comes to you, a human resources (HR) consultant, to find out if Janice is properly classified as an independent contractor and if there is potential liability concerning the hijab.

Create a 700- to 1,050-word HR report for Dream Massage in which you examine the employment issues presented in the scenario.

Include the following:

  • Analyze whether Janice qualifies as an employee or should be classified as an independent contractor.
  • Discuss whether Dream Massage has potentially violated any employment discrimination laws.
  • Analyze ethical considerations associated with the maintenance of a rigid company dress policy.

Cite a minimum of three references.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

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Running head: EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION AND DISCRIMINATION

Employment Classification and Discrimination
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EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION AND DISCRIMINATION

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Employment Classification and Discrimination
Qualification as an Employee or Independent Contractor
In a business setting, it is essential for the owners to offer a clear distinction between the
provision of services as employees or independent contractors. The inability to correctly
distinguish between these occupational statuses may have a significant impact on not only the
obligations under the law but also the responsibilities of both the employer and employee.
Different characteristics distinguish between an independent contractor and employee. For
instance, independent contractors do not have tax withholdings or benefits (Kwak, 2012). They
pay for their taxes and are responsible for the provision of their benefits. Furthermore, they
determine their working hours and use their tool in the performance of the task. The primary
difference between an independent contractor and employee is the degree of control that the
employer has over the personnel or their independence in the performance of their duties.
Therefore, independ...


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