What is an independent contractor?
An independent contractor is a person or business that provides services or labor to another person or business without the expectation of having an employer-employee relationship. In West Virginia, an independent contractor is someone who has the freedom to choose how and when to perform services and is not subject to the same rules and regulations that govern an employee. People who are independent contractors are self-employed and are in business for themselves, meaning they are not an employee of the hiring company. They have control over how a job is completed, and they are responsible for paying their own taxes. Common types of independent contractors include freelancers, consultants, and subcontractors.
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