Employees' services are usually integrated into the business's operations because they are key to the success or the continuation of the business. Independent contractors are inde- pendent of the business's operation. Services Rendered Personally. Employees render services per- sonally. Independent contractors render services as contractors.
Employees work for an employer.
Independent contractors can hire, supervise and pay assistants under a con- tract that requires them to provide materials and labor and to be responsible for the results. Employees generally have ongoing rela- tionships with their employers. Independent contractors' rela- tionships will usually be more sporadic. Set Hours of Work. Employers usually set their employees' work hours.