As this case illustrates, independent contractor agreements can be relevant, but they're not everything. Personal preference — whether a business' or a worker's — cannot dictate classification.

What is the legal definition of an independent contractor? “A person or business which performs services for another person or entity under a contract between them, with the terms spelled out such as ...

The Internal Revenue Service building in Washington, D.C. The acceleration of the due date for filing independent contractor forms with the Internal Revenue Service has put pressure on small ...

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