To ensure that an appropriate determination is made, the following guidelines are to be observed when engaging individuals to perform services for the Medical College of Ohio. Whenever an individual is to be engaged to perform services at any Medical College of Ohio facility or department, the Medical College of Ohio Human Resources Department must be consulted to determine the appropriate status of the individual. Independent contractors ordinarily use their own methods to perform services.
Independent contractors have the freedom to control how work results are achieved.
Independent contractors are more likely to have unreimbursed expenses. Fixed ongoing costs that are incurred regardless of whether work is currently being performed are especially important. An independent contractor generally makes his or her services widely available in the relevant market. Independent contractors are typically paid by the job, rather than by the hour, week, or month. An independent contractor can make a profit or a loss.