Independent Contractor

Updated:

11/12/24

An independent contractor is a self-employed individual or entity contracted to perform specific work or services for a company, without being an employee of that company. Unlike regular employees, independent contractors operate under their own business name, set their own schedules, and typically have control over how they complete their work. They are responsible for their own taxes, benefits, and insurance and are not subject to the same legal protections as employees, such as minimum wage or overtime laws.

An independent contractor is a self-employed individual or entity contracted to perform specific work or services for a company, without being an employee of that company. Unlike regular employees, independent contractors operate under their own business name, set their own schedules, and typically have control over how they complete their work. They are responsible for their own taxes, benefits, and insurance and are not subject to the same legal protections as employees, such as minimum wage or overtime laws.

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