ENVS faculty and staff should use this form to request procurement involving an independent contractor who does business under their Social Security Number (not an Employer Identification Number). All ...

Congratulations! Stepping out on your own is a big deal and I want you to celebrate … and protect yourself. When you agree to work for another person or company as a freelancer, you're acting as an ...

Written independent contractor agreements provide you with legal protection. For most types of projects you might hire an independent contractor to do, the law does not require you to put anything in ...

As courts continue to be critical of noncompete agreements, employers must remain informed and proactive to make sure their agreements can withstand judicial scrutiny. Around this time last year, we ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Business owners know that owning too many responsibilities can be not only exhausting — but at times paralyzing. We all need to play to ...

Government agencies prefer employees instead of independent contractors. It is easier and far more reliable to collect payroll taxes and income tax withholdings from employers than from independent ...

Sole proprietors and independent contractors are both self-employed, but they may earn money differently. Operating as a sole proprietor or independent contractor can be a low-risk starting point.

Just as the distinction between an individual’s status as independent contractor versus employee can have serious ramifications for wage, tax, and other legal issues, the same can be true for claims ...

The best type of worker to hire for your business — an employee or independent contractor — depends on several factors, such as cost, company culture, necessary skills and flexibility. However, ...