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Independent Contractor - Taxes, Labor Relations, Economics And Social Policy, Tort Liability, Defining The Independent Contractor

A person who contracts to do work for another person according to his or her own processes and methods; the contractor is not subject to another's control except for what is specified in a mutually binding agreement for a specific job.

An independent contractor contracts with an employer to do a particular piece of work. This working relationship is a flexible one that provides benefits to both the worker and the employer. However, there are drawbacks to the relationship as well. The decision to hire or work as an independent contractor should be weighed carefully. Properly distinguishing between employees and independent contractors has important consequences, and the failure to maintain the distinction can be costly.

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Employment Law; Labor Law; Master and Servant.

Independent Contractor - Taxes

Independent Contractor - Labor Relations

Independent Contractor - Economics And Social Policy

Independent Contractor - Tort Liability

Independent Contractor - Defining The Independent Contractor

Independent Contractor - Twenty-factor Test

Independent Contractor - Further Readings

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