Table of Contents
How to Use
this Kit
Reasons to Use Written Agreements
Reviewing a Client’s Agreement
The Forms in this Kit
Instructions for Completing the Independent Contractor Agreement
Clause 1. Services to Be Performed
Clause 2. Payment
Clause 3. Terms of Payment
Clause 4. Late Fees (Optional)
Clause 5. Expenses
Clause 6. Materials
Clause 7. Term of Agreement
Clause 8. Terminating the Agreement
Clause 9. Independent ContractorStatus
Clause 10. Local, State and Federal Taxes
Clause 11. Exclusive Agreement
Clause 12. Modifying the Agreement (Optional)
Clause 13. Resolving Disputes
Clause 14. Limiting Your Liability to the Client (Optional)
Clause 15. Notices
Clause 16. No Partnership
Clause 17. Applicable Law
Clause 18. Assignment and Delegation
Signatures
Putting Your Agreement Together
Signatures
Dates
Attachments or Exhibits
Altering the Agreement
Copies of the Agreement
Faxing and Emailing Agreements
Safeguarding Your Self-Employed Status
Who Decides Your Work Status
Determining Worker Status
Making a Profi t or Loss
Working on Specifi c Premises
Off ering Services to the General Public
Right to Fire
Furnishing Tools and Materials
Method of Payment
Working for More an One Firm
Continuing Relationship
Investment in Equipment or Facilities
Business or Traveling Expenses
Right to Quit
Instructions
Sequence of Work
Training
Services Performed Personally
Hiring Assistants
Set Working Hours
Working Full Time
Oral or Written Reports
Integration Into Business
Skill Required
Worker Benefits
Tax Treatment of the Worker
Intent of the Hiring Firm and Worker
Custom in the Trade or Industry
Independent Contractor Forms