There are several factors that will help distinguish a workers status as either a contractor or employee.
Hiring someone as an independent contractor can have many advantages for employers.
Among them are that independent contractors:
- Can be hired on a per-project basis and let go when the project is complete,
- May be more experienced workers who want to maintain a degree of independence and don’t require the supervision that is necessary with employees, and
- Don’t have to receive fringe benefits or workers compensation.