Independent Contractors

An individual who is engaged by the University to provide service could be considered an employee or an independent contractor. The independent contractor is subject to the direction or control of the University only as to the end result, not as to the methods and means used to accomplish that result. The determination that an individual is an independent contractor is to be made prior to the individual’s performance of service. Originating departments are to seek confirmation of independent contractor status from Accounts Payable prior to making any employment commitment or preparing any payment vouchers.

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Approval of Pre-Determination form is required prior to payment
Background Check can be required
Single-member LLCs are treated as ICs
Services agreement and waiver of competition required if total payment exceeds $10,000
Speakers and Community Collaborators may benefit from abbreviated documentation

Please see the full policies below for requirements regarding the hiring of Independent Contractors. Feel free to contact us with any questions at HussmanBusinessOffice@unc.edu. Please include a completed IC Questionnaire (first form shown below) when sending questions in an effort to streamline the request.

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