What is an independent contractor?
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June 12, 2025
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An independent contractor is an individual who is engaged in a work agreement with a company or entity as a non-employee.
Factors that identify an independent contractor are:
- They have a greater degree of control over their work
- They offer a special skill set
- They are able to get a replacement
- They aren't entitled to employment benefits
An independent contractor is an individual who is engaged in a work agreement with a company or entity as a non-employee.
Factors that identify an independent contractor are:
- They have a greater degree of control over their work
- They offer a special skill set
- They are able to get a replacement
- They aren’t entitled to employment benefits