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Glossary of Human Resources Management and Employee Benefit Terms

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Independent Contractor

What is an Independent Contractor?

An independent contractor is a non-employee who provides services for the employer. The employer exercises no substantial control over who will do the work, when the work will be done, and how the work will be done.

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