Philippine Bar review · Question

Practice question: Economic Dependence Test

Multiple Choice Medium

Practice question

A new delivery operation has engaged workers for only six weeks, but controls their work and remuneration and integrates them into its continuing business. Does the short duration alone make economic-dependence analysis unavailable?
  1. Yes, duration automatically overrides all control evidence
  2. Yes, the test begins only after one year
  3. Yes, every new enterprise must use only independent contractors
  4. Yes, workers in a new business have no employment status
  5. No

Legal references

  • Ditiangkin v. Lazada E-Services Philippines, Inc., G.R. No. 246892, September 21, 2022, MAIN decision: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2022/sep2022/gr_246892_2022.html
  • Ador v. T. Osada Logistics and Services, G.R. No. 265600, February 24, 2026, MAIN decision: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2026/feb2026/gr_265600_2026.html

Answer this question in flashcards to review your response and continue practicing.