Contractor Agreement

When you hire an independent contractor, an agreement is signed that sets out the services to be rendered and the terms of the engagement. This document records the partnership and governs the roles and responsibilities of both the contractor and the organisation. It is an official record and can be used in court if needed.

Contract details

• Hiring duration of the contractor
• Contractor details — name, contact, and other personal information
• Role and responsibilities — typically scoped to a project
• Compensation — wages, payment frequency, and the billing process
• Assets — company assets such as a mobile or laptop, so damage can be charged; or a choice for the contractor to use their own assets. Issue company assets on critical projects to protect data.
• Expenses — the reimbursement process for expenses incurred in the role
• Confidentiality — a non-disclosure clause keeping company information private
• Intellectual property — who owns the product and service delivered, to avoid later disputes
• Termination — when and how the contract can be ended if the project changes or the contractor is not meeting expectations
• Injunction — both parties acknowledge the services carry a special value that damages alone cannot compensate
• Benefits — any specific benefits you choose to provide
• Conflict of interest — the contractor enters the agreement of their own free will and it does not conflict with any other agreement. State whether the contractor is free to work with other companies or must work exclusively during the contract.