Working With an Independent Contractor

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From the Gastonia Business Law Blog —

Independent contractors are those that provide services to an individual or business but that retain control over how those services are rendered. In an employer-employee situation, the employer has control over what the employee does and how he does it. When it comes to independent contractors, employers have much less control. This level of control is one of the determining factors when it comes to classifying workers as employees or independent contractors. Control comes in varying degrees and might refer to many different aspects of the employment; this may include scheduling, the methods and techniques that a worker uses, training, where the work is done and the frequency of the work. There is no one test or bright line to determine if someone is an employee or an independent contractor and all factors have to be taken into consideration in each case. Sometimes, the details of employment are agreed to in a contract. If you’re considering hiring an independent contractor, you should enter into a formal contract with them up front in order to avoid confusion in the event of a conflict.

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