An independent contractor is someone who, in the interests of the employer, has the authority to direct, hire, fire, discipline, transfer, assign, reward, responsibly direct, suspend, or adjust the grievances of other employees and who uses independent judgment in the exercise of such authority.

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An independent contractor operates independently from the employer, providing services under a contract or agreement, and does not have the authority to manage or direct the employer's employees in the manner described.

An Independent Contractor Is Someone Who, in the Interests of the Employer