An “employee” and an “independent contractor.”

Describe and discuss the differences between an “employee” and an “independent contractor.”
Examine the labor laws that frame such categories. Illustrate how one can distinguish the two, and give real examples from your experience.
Describe the type of work performed.
If you experienced both, which position do you prefer, employee or independent contractor?
Explain why, and what are the advantages and disadvantages you experienced.
If you do not have the experience, provide examples from the literature. Use the literature to highlight such differences.
Make sure you have at least six (6) peer-reviewed sources, one of which includes the U.S. Department of Labor website.