Paying or receiving commissions and fees in return for client referrals is considered

A. similar to an advertising or marketing fee.
B. an accepted professional and business practice that is permitted within the code of ethics.
C. reportable earned income on which taxes must be paid.
D. an unethical practice since the social worker should have no interests other than the client's needs when making for receiving a referral


D. an unethical practice since the social worker should have no interests other than the client's needs when making for receiving a referral

The social work code of ethics forbids the payment of fees for referrals. Introducing outside commissions into the relationship might influence the social worker's referral decisions.

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