Employee

A worker engaged under an employment relationship, usually receiving statutory protections, payroll treatment, and employer-provided benefits.

Why it matters

Candidates should understand this concept so they can compare offers, recognize legal and commercial differences, and ask informed questions before accepting work.

What to check

• Who is the legal employer or contracting party.
• How compensation, taxes, benefits, and expenses are handled.
• Which obligations, notice terms, and intellectual-property rules apply.
• What happens when the engagement changes or ends.

Common mistakes

• Comparing headline pay without comparing the complete arrangement.
• Assuming employee protections apply to every contractor relationship.
• Accepting ambiguous responsibilities, deliverables, or termination terms.