Questions to ask as an independent contractor

I have a canned explanation to apparently clueless independent contractors an if you are asking relatively simple questions in this forum, no offense, but you qualify as clueless: You are not an independent contractor. The answer to your question is yes. When you apply for your weekly benefits it specifically ask you Excluding self-employment did you earn wages in excess of ($$$)? Can an independent contractor be placed on an employer?

Why do contractors ask questions? Can I Handle the Administrative Requirements of Being a Contractor ?

As an independent contractor , you must be ready to personally satisfy (or effectively delegate) a number of administrative responsibilities. If independent contractors may hire others without your approval. Don’t forget to note the contractor ’s business and tax I. It’s a best practice to create a new contract for each new project. Independent Contractor at Coreview (New York ) was asked. Do you feel comfortable with going D2 speaking with people?

Shows drive and initiative. Can you tell me about the project that you are proudest of?

Highlights industry experience. Have you ever had difficulty meeting deadlines? Reveals time management skills. How do you track your performance? Most organizations are careful to distinguish independent contractors from employees.

The interview stands as the single most important stage when considering an independent contractor. Their proposal should explain the basics: a brief introduction, how their experience fits your project, and an overview of how they’ll approach the work. But it’s the interview that brings that introduction to the next level.

Below are FAQs about independent contractor work to help you gain an understanding of what is involved. There is a fundamental difference between being employed on a full-time regular basis by an employer and engaging in an independent contractor relationship. Again, experience matters in this industry. Some contractors start counting the moment that they pick up a hammer.

This can be a big deal. Ask for their experience as a contractor. The National Association of the Remodeling Industry offers a fantastic list of questions you should ask previous clients before hiring a contractor , such as how well the contractor communicated and if the job was kept on schedule. Are the words quality, customer satisfaction in the answer?

What are your business ambitions?

A contractor in demand has little or no downtime. Well here you go…and Expedite Expo July 15th and 16th in Lexington, KY is the BEST PLACE TO DO IT! The agreement should specify how much you’re going to pay for the project and under what terms. The right to quit at any time without incurring liability indicates an employer-employee relationship.

For more information on your tax obligations if you are self-employed (an independent contractor ), see our Self-Employed Tax Center. Does your client provide you with training to enable you to perform a job in a particular method or manner? Nobody tells them what order to do the job in, what hours to work, or when they can take off. I need to know specifics because a lot (most) of people do not pay attention to detail. They see that someone else has a metal roof and they want one.

How long will you let someone stay on the bench before you “let them go”? Is any overtime expected? Is the job location close to a park-and-ride? Will I be reimbursed if I have to pay for parking?

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