Economic Dependency Test

Under the four-fold test, to establish an employer-employee relationship, four factors must be proven: (a) the employer’s selection and engagement of the employee; (b) the payment of wages; (c) the power to dismiss; and (d) the power to control the employee’s conduct. When the control test is insufficient, the economic realities of the employment are considered to get a comprehensive assessment of the true classification of the worker. (Ditiangkin v. Lazada E-services, G.R. No. 246892, September 21, 2022)

Alburo Law
February 02, 2026

Economic Dependency Test

Under the four-fold test, to establish an employer-employee relationship, four factors must be proven: (a) the employer’s selection and engagement of the employee; (b) the payment of wages; (c) the power to dismiss; and (d) the power to control the employee’s conduct. When the control test is insufficient, the economic realities of the employment are considered to get a comprehensive assessment of the true classification of the worker. (Ditiangkin v. Lazada E-services, G.R. No. 246892, September 21, 2022))

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