Hiring Process of an Independent Contractor

1. Complete the form

This form is required to be completed by the hiring individual to determine if the worker should be classified as an Independent Contractor or an Employee.

2. Send the following information to Strategic Procurement

indcont@emory.edu

• "Checklist for Determining Independent Contractor or Employee" form
• Description of the duties to be performed by the individual

3. Perform the steps noted below after you receive the worker's classification status

Strategic Procurement will review the information and make the determination if the worker you need classifies as either an Employee or an Independent Contractor. You will be contacted within three (3) to five (5) business days with the result.

If the worker is classified as an:

• Employee: Direct your request to the Payroll Department to begin the hiring process
• Independent Contractor: Gather additional information in order to hire the worker as an IC
• Independent Contractor Contract Template: Complete either the short or long Independent Contractor Contract Template.  Contact Strategic Procurement at indcont@emory.edu if you are unsure of which template to use.