What should your independent contractor agreements contain? While hiring an independent contractor (as opposed to an employee) may seem like an easier option, drafting a binding agreement is still necessary and can provide you, the employer, with legal protection.
Independent contractors can be very beneficial for a small business owner, and can often save you money when it comes to certain tasks. But unless those tasks (and other terms) are spelled out in an agreement, using contractors can potentially lead to legal headaches.
Before you hire your next contractor, here are five tips to keep in mind when drafting your independent contractor agreement:
Often, the line between an employee and an independent contractor can get blurry. That’s why a legally binding agreement is very important. If you’re a small business employer looking for an easy, no-fuss way to draft a proper independent contractor agreement, these independent contractor agreement forms can help you get the job done on your own. For more complex agreements, it may still be best to consult an experienced contracts lawyer near you.
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- Be Careful When Hiring a Contractor (FindLaw)
- 1 in 5 Employers Prefer Contractors: Survey (FindLaw’s Free Enterprise)
- How Not to Get Sued by Your Independent Contractors (FindLaw’s Free Enterprise)
- How to Hire an Independent Contractor (FindLaw’s Free Enterprise)
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