Hiring contractors instead of employees can save your company time and money. However, it can also lead to legal problems if the state or federal government decides you misclassified employees as contractors. Learn the best strategies to avoid these problems, as well as tips on creating written contractor agreements and protecting your company's intellectual property rights.
Pros and Cons of Hiring Independent Contractors
Learn the advantages and disadvantages of using independent contractors rather than employees.
Independent Contractor or Employee: How Government Agencies Make the Call
Make sure the independent contractor you hire doesn't get reclassified as an employee.
Require Documentation When You Hire Independent Contractors
Ask independent contractors to fill out a questionnaire and provide documents to prove that they are really self-employed.
Working With Independent Contractors: Avoiding Classification Problems
Make sure independent contractors aren't classified as employees by following these strategies.
Put Your Independent Contractor Agreements in Writing
Written independent contractor agreements provide legal protection.
How to Protect Your Intellectual Property Rights in Works Created By Contractors
Use written agreements to make sure you own the rights to creative work