Independent Contractor Agreements: Complete Guide for Small Business Owners – US (2025)
Published: September 2025Last Updated: September 2025 Key Takeaways Box ✅ Proper classification is critical. Misclassifying employees as contractors triggers severe penalties ✅ Every agreement needs six core elements: identification, scope, payment, IP, confidentiality, and termination terms ✅ Clear scope of work definitions prevent disputes and scope creep that damage relationships ✅ Intellectual property assignments must […]