Employees usually have set hours of work. Independent contractors control their own work time. Employees usually work forty hours a week for their employer. Independent contractors usually work parttime. Work done on premises.
Employees usually work at their employer's place of business.
Independent contractors may work anywhere, depending on what has to be done. Order of work. Employees usually perform their work in the order set by their employer. Independent contractors control the order in which they do things. Employees usually submit regular reports to their employer.