With the rise of the gig economy, independent contractor arrangements are more common than ever. Whether you're an independent contractor or a business hiring one to work for you, a written agreement will help to protect your rights, define expectations, and prove that there's no employer-employee relationship.
Included are customizable agreements for independent contractors and freelancers in a multitude of fields, such as sales, accounting, software consulting, and construction. Along with the agreements, you'll find detailed instructions on how to:
draft a binding agreement
define a project's scope
preserve confidentiality
distinguish between employees and independent contractors
protect your intellectual property
amend your agreement, and
satisfy IRS requirements.
Each chapter has two agreementsone geared towards the independent contractor and one geared towards the business hiring an independent contractor.
The 11th edition is completely updated to provide the latest rules and regulations,