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How to Hire a Contractor

Are you needing a Contractor?

Updated over a year ago

A contractor is usually specialised in a field of work and is a good option for businesses to use rather than part-time and full-time employees.

If you need a contractor agreement, here's the link: Document Library-Contractor Agreement

Here are the pros and cons to consider when hiring a contractor,

Advantages of Hiring a Contractor

  • Reduces costs of employee benefits, resources, training and supervision costs

  • Flexibility and no long-term commitment

  • Lowers the risk of legal action (employees are protected under commonwealth and state laws)

Disadvantages of Hiring a Contractor

  • Usually, they get a higher pay rate compared to employee

  • Lack of control or supervision

  • Lack of continuity or chance of abandoning a project early

  • Ownership issues of work (copyright)

To read more on this, head to our blog article.
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Lawpath has a dedicated workflow for hiring a contractor! You can begin your contractor workflow here.

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