The IRS is conducting an investigation of the construction industry because contractors routinely classify carpenters, dry-wallers, and plumbers who work on all of their projects as independent contractors. These craftsmen report for work on different jobs, but all of the jobs are managed by the same contracting firm. Which of the following will be most important in determining whether the craftsmen are employees rather than independent contractors? a. That they work for other contractors. b. That they determine which jobs they will work on and which they will not. c. That they bring their own tools. d. That they are told to report for work on which days and at what time.

"That they are told to report for work on which days and at what time" will be most important in determining whether the craftsmen are employees rather than independent contractors.

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

In any firm, organization, construction sites etc, log book is always maintained now biometric is generally common to avoid any error and allow hassle free logging in place. This is implemented by the employer or contractor in logging zone for employees, labors or others. In this register both login and logout is registered with date, time and signature although biometric machine or apps dont need such entries, they need fingure print to identify an individual and mark accordingly.