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Practice question: Employee vs. Independent Contractor

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Practice question

Explain why a logistics operator’s commercial contract with a retailer does not by itself determine whether its riders are employees or independent contractors.

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

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