Independent Contractor Agreement | USA

Cut your employer remittances by staffing your business with independent contractors instead of employees under this Independent Contractor Agreement for US employers.

• The independent contractor is responsible for remitting his or her own taxes and other required deductions.
• The contractor will not be entitled to vacation pay, health insurance, social security, workers' compensation, or any employee benefits.
• The contractor will invoice the company for services on a regular basis (monthly, twice monthly, etc).
• The contractor will be reimbursed for reasonable approved expenses incurred in the performance of his or her employment duties.
• The agreement contains non-competition and non-solicitation provisions to protect the employer's business and customer base.
• Any inventions or discoveries by the contractor during his/her engagement by the company will be the exclusive property of the employer.
• The template includes a Confidentiality Agreement to be signed by the contractor.
• This USA Independent Contractor Agreement template can be used in many U.S. jurisdictions. Local laws may restrict or prohibit hiring staff on a contractor basis in certain circumstances.
• Available in MS Word format.