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Consultant & Independent Contractor Agreements Tenth Edition

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With the rise of the gig economy, independent contractor arrangements are more common than ever. Whether you’re an independent contractor or a business hiring one to work for you, a written agreement will help to protect your rights, define expectations, and prove that there’s no employer-employee relationship.

Here you’ll find specific agreements for many types of independent contractors and freelancers, including salespeople, accountants, software consultants, and construction contractors. You’ll learn how to:

  • draft a binding agreement
  • define a project’s scope
  • preserve confidentiality
  • distinguish between employees and independent contractors
  • protect your intellectual property
  • amend your agreement, and
  • satisfy IRS requirements.

Each chapter has two agreements—one geared towards the independent contractor and one geared towards the business hiring an independent contractor.

The 10th edition—completely updated to provide the latest rules and regulations—includes a useful chapter on agreements for gig workers.

With downloadable forms: download all the forms you need to draw up a solid contract (details inside).

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“Will show you exactly how to put your agreement together." Small Business Opportunities

“Worth the price for the information and forms that either directly affect creative consultants or can be adapted for editorial services.” Freelance Writer's Report

“Illuminates some of the most important elements of this growing way to work…” Boston Globe

About the Author

Stephen Fishman is the author of many Nolo books, including Deduct It! Lower Your Small Business Taxes, Every Landlord's Tax Deduction Guide and Home Business Tax Deductions: Keep What You Earn―plus many other legal and business books. He received his law degree from the University of Southern California and after time in government and private practice, became a full-time legal writer.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ NOLO; Tenth edition (October 13, 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 456 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1413327958
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1413327953
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.2 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 1.25 x 11 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Stephen Fishman has dedicated his career as an attorney and author to writing useful, authoritative and recognized guides on taxes and business law for entrepreneurs, independent contractors, freelancers and other self-employed people, as well as books on copyright law and the public domain. He is the author of over 20 books and hundreds of articles, and has been quoted in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Chicago Tribune, and many other publications. He lives in Alameda, California with his wife.

His website is at www.fishmanlawandtaxfiles.com

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This book is amazing for anybody who wants to learn more about legal contracts and how they work. It even comes with filable worksheets so that you can practice as you read along. This book is definitely not a one-time sit or a fast read. This is something you have to do with time and really digest to get the full understanding. If not more of what you can do with this knowledge. I do recommend taking a course online or a small understudy. Go along with this book, for it has so much potential to increase your own income or protect your assets and maybe even create a side hustle. I love books that offer knowledge like this, for it's not a how-to but a get it done. The chapters are easy to follow, and the verbiage used is a bit hard, but that's what takes time is to understand the legal language and understand how to be more specific. I definitely recommend this to others who are especially self-employed or entrepreneurs who wish to get bigger and eventually turn into corporations.
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Travis Howland
5.0 out of 5 stars nice "peace of mind" book to have
Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2024
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I won't even begin to tell you that I've read this thing cover to cover, because I definitely haven't, BUT, when I need a contract or some verbiage for something I'm putting together, this is a great resource and starting place to get me much closer to where I want to be than if I had tried to start from blank or find a random one online. At least with this, I know it's from a verified and vetted source!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive coverage
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2024
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While I generally advocate getting an actual attorney for legal matters of significance, this book does a good job of explaining legal concepts in plain language and in providing sample documents if you do go the DIY route. Makes the concepts easy to understand and gives a good starting point for agreements for low-stakes situations.
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5.0 out of 5 stars How to use this book
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2023
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Having an interest in English (note to self—be sure that modifier's not left dangling), I encountered a sentence whose meaning ran something like this: "Reiterated attempts to state, in varying language, that a person is not to be construed as an employee shall not themselves be taken as sufficient evidence that a person is not in fact an employee". Or words to that effect.

As governments multiplied the rights of employees, it was inevitable that astute employers would figure out a way to go back to a more purely at-will and transient relationship. When employees had few rights they were essentially in this position already, so that such a maneuver made little sense, but as employer responsibilities grew, a longing to return to this state of laissez-faire innocence arose.

But what exactly is in the book?

The first 50 pages or so are a general discussion of the landscape of modern independent contracting, the last 50 pages or so an appendix of contract templates (also available online), and the middle (the part between the first and the last), a clause-by-clause commentary on said templates. That's the plan of this book.

So who will this be useful for?

I'm going to say the person starting out as an instance of the ideal and not the employee-not-an-employee contractor (who have my deepest commiseration), who's ready to put his contractual relationships on a more formal basis, to extend his client base beyond his immediate circle, and to create a professional, confidence-inspiring presentation; a person who wants to up his game with bonafide written contracts! Heck, that person might even be me, and this is a useful resource.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Informative
Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2023
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Looking into IC agreements so I appreciate the way this is organized. There are downloadable forms to go with this. I do appreciate that there is information from the perspective of both businesses hiring an IC and from IC perspective. I would have liked to have seen more information on both the benefits and drawbacks of taxes as there is literally maybe two paragraphs on this. I would say the content is basic-level content. If you really are going to dive into IC to make an income, you will need to do more work than this book, but this is at least a good start for understanding the basics and knowing if you really want to take the leap. It is a commitment to the unknown and volatile nature of IC work.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Essential Legal Protection for Freelancers and Businesses!
Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2023
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Having started my own business recently, I needed a guide for how to correctly handles contractore.... So I turned to this guide, and the NOLO Consultant & Independent Contractor Agreements book have provided a wealth of knowledge. As a self-employed professional, navigating the legalities of client relationships can be daunting, but NOLO's comprehensive agreements have made the process seamless and worry-free.

The beauty of these agreements lies in their clarity and thoroughness. They cover every conceivable aspect of the contractor-client relationship, leaving no room for ambiguity. From project scope to payment terms, confidentiality clauses to dispute resolution mechanisms, NOLO's examples are meticulously crafted to protect both parties involved.

One of the standout features for me is the ease of customization. The examples are provided in an editable format, allowing me to tailor them to the specific needs of each project. This flexibility has saved me countless hours and provided peace of mind, knowing that my contracts are legally sound and precisely reflect the terms agreed upon.

Moreover, NOLO's straightforward language makes legal jargon accessible, even for those without a legal background. It empowers freelancers and businesses alike to understand the agreements thoroughly, fostering transparent and collaborative client relationships.

In addition to the agreements themselves, NOLO provides valuable guidance and explanations that demystify complex legal concepts. This extra layer of support enhances the overall user experience and ensures that users are well-informed about the implications of each contractual element.

Investing in NOLO Consultant & Independent Contractor Agreements is an investment in the stability and professionalism of your freelance or consulting business. It's a must-have resource that has become an indispensable part of my toolkit. I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone in the freelance or consulting world – it's a five-star solution that delivers on its promise!
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