A person who contracts with another to do something for the other person, but is not controlled by the other, nor subject to the other's right to control with respect to his physical conduct in the performance of the undertaking, is referred to as which of the following?
A) An employee
B) An independent contractor
C) An authorized contractor
D) A task-specific contractor
E) A partial contractor

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An independent contractor is someone who provides a service under a contract or agreement but operates independently from the control of the hiring party, especially regarding their physical conduct and how they perform the contracted work. This distinguishes them from employees, who are typically subject to more direct control by the employer.

A Person Who Contracts with Another to Do Something for the Other