The first step in protecting your work when you outsource is to have the proper contract in place, identifying the relationship of the parties. More than that, terms in this template are pulled directly from US case law, identifying the specific nuances the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) looks for in classifying contractors versus employees.

This template was drafted from the perspective of the contractor, but don’t worry; it can be purchased by either an employer looking to hire, or the contractor themselves.