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.
Independent contractors report on work progress as goals are met and when the job is finished. Employees are usually paid by the hour, week, or month. Independent contractors are paid by the job. Employees usually have their business and travel expenses paid by their employer. Independent contractors pay their own expenses, although they may add them to their final bill for services.