Am I an Independent Contractor or an Employee?
Whether a worker is an independent contractor or an employee is largely determined by how much control a business exerts in its relationship with the worker, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
One of the first aspects of determining the locus of control is whether there is a signed written contract for services to be completed within an established timeline, or an employment agreement spelling out benefits such as health, life, and disability insurance, paid time off, or a retirement plan.
