The complex matter of independent contractors and workers compensation coverage often confuses those who are unsure of how to classify their workers. In general, the way a worker is classified is dependent upon the work they perform, not the employer’s identification. In order to avoid employers wrongly classifying employees as independent contractors, there is a set of guidelines that determines whether or not the worker requires workers compensation coverage.

• Lack of Direction & Control – Since Independent contractors work well, independently, they perform their duties based on the rules of a written contract and without the direction of the employer paying the bill.
• Hiring & Pay – Independent contractors receive their pay by the job performed whereas employees receive wages based on either hours worked or on a salary basis.
• Equipment Provided – By determining who provides the equipment, you can distinguish whether or not someone hired is an independent contractor.
• Character of Work & Training – A worker is classified as an employee when they are trained by the company and perform regular work at the location whereas as independent contractor works for multiple companies and performs a single job.
• Written Agreements – Written agreements don’t necessarily classify a worker as an independent contractor. The above requirements are the only determining factors.

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