Congratulations! Stepping out on your own is a big deal and I want you to celebrate … and protect yourself. When you agree to work for another person or company as a freelancer, you're acting as an ...

The Independent Contractor Agreement is required when an independent contractor is providing goods or services valued at more than $50,000. Purchasing and Contract Services will sign the agreement on ...

As courts continue to be critical of noncompete agreements, employers must remain informed and proactive to make sure their agreements can withstand judicial scrutiny. Around this time last year, we ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Business owners know that owning too many responsibilities can be not only exhausting — but at times paralyzing. We all need to play to ...

Written independent contractor agreements provide you with legal protection. For most types of projects you might hire an independent contractor to do, the law does not require you to put anything in ...

The best type of worker to hire for your business — an employee or independent contractor — depends on several factors, such as cost, company culture, necessary skills and flexibility. However, ...

Engaging independent contractors has many benefits for companies, but misclassifying these employees can pose significant financial risk. Companies and their counsel should stay up to date on the ...