Independent Contractor Relationship Clause Example from Business Contracts

Independent Contractor Relationship. Contractor's relationship with Company is that of an independent contractor, and nothing in this Agreement is intended to, or will be construed to, create a partnership, agency, joint venture, employment or similar relationship. Contractor will not be entitled to any of the benefits that Company may make available to its employees, including, but not limited to, group health or life 1 insurance, profit-sharing or retirement benefits. Contractor is not authorized to make any representation, contr...act or commitment on behalf of Company unless specifically requested or authorized in writing to do so by a Company manager. Contractor is solely responsible for, and will file, on a timely basis, all tax returns and payments required to be filed with, or made to, any federal, state or local tax authority with respect to the performance of services and receipt of fees under this Agreement. Contractor is solely responsible for, and must maintain adequate records of, expenses incurred in the course of performing services under this Agreement. No part of Contractor's compensation will be subject to withholding by Company for the payment of any social security, federal, state or any other employee payroll taxes. Company will regularly report amounts paid to Contractor by filing Form 1099-MISC with the Internal Revenue Service as required by law. Disclosure and Assignment of Work Resulting from Project Assignments. View More