There can be a lot of gray area when it comes to running a business, but when it comes to labor, that shouldn't be the case. Keep employees and contractors classified (and documented) correctly by evaluating the following aspects of your working relationship:

Exclusivity - Is the individual in question exclusively working for you, or do they assist other businesses in a similar way?
Tools - The individual in question likely uses tools or resources to complete a job. Who do those belong to, your company or the individual?
Control - Is the individual in question managed similar to other company employees, or does he/she manage work flow on their own?

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