Products tagged with 'independent contractor form'

Independent contractors can bill out their services with this easy-to-use invoice form.

• The invoice is designed for weekly billing, and has columns for regular hours, 1.5x overtime and double overtime.
• The contractor acknowledges that s/he is not being hired as an employee, and that s/he is responsible for remitting all income taxes and other deductions.
• The contractor indemnifies the client against any costs or damages.
• Buy the form once, and it's yours to use as often as you require.
• As an independent contractor, you need to get your billings out and get paid in a timely manner. Get the Independent Contractor Invoice form and put it to work for you right away.

Cut your costs by hiring a job candidate as an independent contractor rather than an employee under this Independent Contractor Agreement for Ontario employers.

• Taxes and Remittances. The independent contractor is responsible for remitting his/her own income tax, HST, and other taxes and remittances.
• Contract Not Exclusive. The relationship between the parties is not exclusive. The contractor may perform similar services for other clients, and the employer may retain other contractors to provide the same or similar services.
• Expenses. The contractor will pay all of his/her own expenses, including transportation and meal expenses.
• Profits. The contractor bears his/her own risk of profit and loss with respect to the services performed.
• Confidentiality. The contractor agrees not to disclose or use any confidential information of the employer.
• Business Protection. The file includes a Business Protection Agreement with nondisclosure, non-competition and non-solicitation clauses, to be signed by the contractor prior to commencing work.
• Scope of Law. This Independent Contractor Agreement refers to specific labour laws of the Province of Ontario.

Retain a licensed real estate agent to provide services to a brokerage with this Independent Contractor Agreement for Canada.

Relationship of the Parties

• The licensed agent (licensee) is being retained as an independent contractor, not as an employee.
• The licensee will be paid compensation at the brokerage's current rates, but will be responsible for remitting its own taxes and other required deductions.
• The licensee is responsible for paying their own business expenses, including CREA dues, office expenses, telecommunications costs, printing and signage, marketing, computer expenses, etc.

Services Provided by Licensed Agent

• The licensee will provide a variety of services under the contract, as required by the brokerage, including all client services necessary for buying or selling properties, and rental property management services to residential landlord clients (where allowed by law).
• All services undertaken and performed by the licensee will be done in the name of the brokerage. The licensee is not authorized to give legal or tax advice.

Insurance Coverage

• The licensee is responsible for carrying worker's compensation insurance for him/herself and his/her employees (if any).
• The licensee must carry its own automobile insurance, with minimum liability limits set by the broker.
• The broker's E&O insurance coverage is secondary and non-contributory to any E&O coverage that the licensee is required to maintain through their provincial or territorial regulator.
• The licensee is encouraged to carry cyber/media liability insurance covering its own real estate business.

Other Key Provisions of the Template

• The parties agree to settle disputes by way of binding arbitration.
• The licensee agrees to indemnify the broker and its affiliates against costs, claims and losses arising from any default, misrepresentation, infringement, or breach of the agreement by the licensee.
• Broker's liability for compensation to the licensee shall not exceed a stated dollar amount.
• Confidentiality, non-disclosure and non-competition provisions.

Format and Jurisdiction

This Independent Contractor Agreement between Broker and Real Estate Agent is available as a downloadable MS Word document, which is fully editable and can be reused as often as necessary.

This is a Canadian legal document template and is intended to be used only within Canada.

Independent Contractor Agreement Template between Broker and Real Estate Agent | Instant Download for Canadian Brokerages

Hire or work as a virtual assistant with confidence using this professionally drafted Canadian Virtual Assistant Agreement.

Whether you are an entrepreneur hiring a virtual assistant or an independent virtual assistant providing services to numerous clients, this comprehensive agreement helps establish clear expectations, protect confidential business information, and reduce the risk of misunderstandings and disputes.

Designed for use across Canada, this fully editable Microsoft Word template clearly defines the relationship between the client and the virtual assistant while addressing the legal and business issues that arise when work is performed remotely.

Unlike many short online templates, this agreement goes well beyond basic service descriptions by covering:

• intellectual property ownership,
• confidentiality,
• privacy,
• cybersecurity,
• payment terms,
• independent contractor status,
• non-solicitation,
• dispute resolution,
• and much more.

Purchase once, download instantly, and customize the agreement to suit your business.

Who Can Use this Virtual Assistant Contract Form

This agreement template is ideal for:

• Virtual assistants
• Executive assistants
• Administrative assistants
• Freelance professionals
• Online business managers
• Social media managers
• Bookkeepers
• Marketing assistants
• Customer support specialists
• E-commerce assistants
• Consultants
• Small businesses
• Startups
• Sole proprietors
• Corporations
• Professional practices
• Non-profit organizations

Whether you require assistance for a few hours each month or a long-term business relationship, this agreement provides a professional framework for the engagement.

What Does This Agreement Cover?

The agreement includes provisions dealing with:

• Description of virtual assistant services
• Scope of work and responsibilities
• Working hours and availability
• Deliverables and project milestones
• Independent contractor relationship
• Fees, expenses and payment arrangements
• Invoicing procedures
• Ownership of work product
• Intellectual property rights
• Confidentiality and privacy obligations
• Protection of personal information
• Cybersecurity and data security requirements
• Responsibilities of each party
• Termination provisions
• Warranties and representations
• Non-solicitation provisions and non-competition
• Records and audit rights
• Limitation of liability
• Indemnification
• Dispute resolution
• Force majeure
• Governing law
• Electronic signatures

The document is fully editable, to allow you to customize it for your specific circumstances.

Services That Can Be Included

The Virtual Assistant Agreement template is flexible enough to accommodate virtually any remote business support services, including:

• Email management
• Calendar management
• Scheduling
• Customer service
• Social media management
• Project management
• Market research
• Data entry
• Bookkeeping support
• Travel planning
• Order processing
• Administrative support
• Marketing assistance
• Product listings
• Content management
• Other customized business services

The services section can easily be expanded or modified to reflect your particular business needs.

Why Use a Written Virtual Assistant Agreement

Even when working with someone you trust, misunderstandings can arise over:

• Which services are included
• Who owns the work that is created
• How confidential information must be handled
• Payment schedules
• Deadlines
• Termination rights and responsibilities
• Privacy obligations
• Access to business systems and customer information

A professionally prepared agreement helps clarify expectations before work begins and provides both parties with a clear written understanding of the business relationship.

Key Features

• Professionally drafted by legal practitioners
• Fully editable Microsoft Word format
• Easy to customize
• Instant download
• Suitable across Canada (Note that a French-language version may be required in certain jurisdictions)
• Reusable for multiple client engagements
• Plain English drafting
• Comprehensive commercial provisions
• Suitable for both one-time projects and ongoing engagements

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this an employment agreement?

No. This agreement is specifically drafted for an independent contractor relationship rather than an employer-employee relationship and clearly addresses the self-employed contractor status of the virtual assistant, as defined under Canadian tax laws.

Learn more about employee vs. contractor status in Canada.

Can I customize the services?

Yes. The services are fully editable and can be expanded, removed, or replaced to suit almost any virtual assistant business.

Can I use this for ongoing monthly work?

Yes. The agreement allows for project-based engagements, fixed terms, or ongoing month-to-month arrangements.

Does the contract template address confidentiality?

Yes. The agreement contains comprehensive confidentiality provisions together with privacy and data security obligations that are particularly important when the assistant has access to sensitive business information.

Who owns the work created under the Virtual Assistant Agreement?

Unless otherwise agreed, work product created specifically for the client becomes the client's property while allowing the assistant to retain ownership of pre-existing tools, templates, and methodologies.

Document Details

Document Name: Virtual Assistant Agreement

Jurisdiction: Canada (excluding Quebec)

Format: Microsoft Word (.docx)

Pages: 12

Editable: Yes

Reusable: Unlimited personal or business use

Instant Download: Yes

Why purchase this contract template?

Hiring a virtual assistant often means giving someone access to your emails, customer information, calendars, financial records, marketing materials, and other confidential business assets. A well-written agreement helps establish professional expectations from day one and provides a solid legal foundation for the relationship.

Whether you are building a virtual assistant business or hiring remote support for your own business, this professionally drafted agreement helps protect both parties while creating a clear roadmap for a successful working relationship.