Any individual performing services for the University will be presumed to be an employee unless the individual meets all of the independent contractor criteria, established within the Determination of Employee or Independent Contractor Status, FIN-ACC-630 policy. All departments need to ensure these criteria are met prior to setting up a vendor to be paid for services as an independent contractor. University Tax Services provides aid in helping departments understand this policy.

Visit the Independent Contractor vs. Employee page for further details.