Independent Contractors vs Employees?
See Ray’s latest comments in the September 30th issue of Pool & Spa News.
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3 Comments
B.H.
I recently began using the services of an independent subcontractor to service 12-15 customer accounts in town. He services them Thursdays & Fridays but refuses to inform me which customers are being serviced each day. Can I require him to comply and with a chronological customer list?
Ray Arouesty
You can require the independent contractor to report this information to you as part of the sub-contracting agreement. You need to be aware, however, that many states look to the degree of control a contractor exerts over a independent contractor in determiing whether an employer-employee relationship actually exists. You could face some unintended consequences involving workers compensation and payroll taxes if you are not careful. Best contact a professional before blindly entering into these shark-filled waters.
Ben
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