Independent contractors make their services avail- able to whomever they want. Right to Fire. Employees can be fired by their employers. Inde- pendent contractors cannot be fired as long as they produce a result that meets the specifications of their contract. Right to Quit.
Employees have the right to quit a job at any time without incurring liability.
Independent contractors usually agree to carry out specific tasks or series of tasks and are responsible for completing those tasks satisfactorily, or are legally obli- gated to make good for failing to do so. If you have questions about these guidelines, call the IRS office closest to you. This material may not be reproduced without written permission from the publisher.