Guidelines to Determine "Hourly Employee" and "Independent Contractor"

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PERSON IS AN HOURLY EMPLOYEE	PERSON IS AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
Works prescribed hours and employer determines work to be done and how, usually under someone's supervision.	Works when he/she determines.
Works at employer's office or premises with a set time in and out.	Works in own office or upon premises of employer at his/her own option.
Does not offer his/her skills or services to public at large.	Offers services to public or to other entities under his/her own terms and conditions.
Employer furnishes tools and equipment.	Furnishes own tools and equipment.
Paid a salary or hourly wage.	Usually paid on a per job basis, often according to written contract.
Employer provides fringe benefits, such as sick days, hospitalization insurance, group insurance, paid vacations, etc.	Does not participate in fringe benefits extended to regular employees.
Employer carries liability insurance upon him/her.	Carries own liability insurance.
Employer furnishes assistants and determines when and how many are needed.	Hires own assistants; determines their compensation; pays "wages" from his/her own resources.

NOTE: THIS GUIDELINE ONLY APPLIES WHEN THE PERSON BEING HIRED HAS NOT WORKED FOR THE DISTRICT WITHIN THE SAME CALENDAR YEAR (JANUARY TO DECEMBER). CALL PURCHASING & BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES (994-2261) FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND CLARIFICATION.