I need a checklist for hiring an independent contractor (1099) in California.
I am looking for an extensive checklist of all the things I need to do (or consider) to comply with all laws, taxes, and protect me from any possible liability. I am familiar with the issues involved, I just want to make sure that I don't forget or consider an issue.
I believe I have already found the right person and the scope of the work has already somewhat been defined.
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From the FindLaw site this page lists checkpoints and documentation you may wish to view before hiring:
http://smallbusiness.findlaw.com/employment-employer/employment-employer-other/employment-employer-hiring-contractor-steps.html
Article that lists FAQs and common checklist items:
http://www.peralta.cc.ca.us/Projects/3/Independent%20Contractor%20Guidelines/Info%20re%20Independent%20Contractors.pdf
Enzine article listing some of the risks involved in hiring ICs
http://ezinearticles.com/?Independent-Contractors-Or-1099-Employees---The-Risks&id=2256720
A document checklist produced by another group for hiring contractors - you may wish to check this to confirm you have everything covered
http://www.cccd.edu/facultystaff/IndependentContractors/docs/Independent%20Contractor%20Checklist.pdf
I hope these help
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http://www.yoh.com/yoh_employers/1099+management.htm
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Thanks, exactly the sort of information I was looking for. While I am generally familiar with this topic there are a some items on these lists which I had not considered. One issue which did not seem to get mentioned is under what conditions I can be sued for something my contractor does and what I can do to protect myself.