Contractor or Employee
Independent contractors are paid by businesses for providing services -- like consulting or work on temporary projects -- but they are not considered employees. Special legal and tax considerations should be kept in mind by independent contractors and people who are self-employed. Click on the links below to learn more.
- Independent Contractors: Overview
A summary of the rights and duties of an independent contractor, as well as some of the ways the law distinguishes between an employee and contractor.
- Independent Contractors vs. Employees
A handy chart outlining the key differences between contractors and employees, including how some employment laws treat each one.
- Paying Estimated Taxes
Keeping track of one's finances and taxes is an important part of being an independent contractor or self-employed.
- Self-Employment Taxes Q&A
Answers to some often-asked questions about keeping track of, and paying, taxes when a person is an independent contractor or similarly self-employed.
- Sample Independent Contractor and Consultant Agreements
Visit FindLaw's Small Business Center to find examples of the contracts or agreements used by consultants and independent contractors.