[This is Part I of a four-part series discussing the new AIA 2017 forms. Part II will discuss the general conditions to the construction contract (A201-2017); Part III will discuss the Owner—Architect ...

As this case illustrates, independent contractor agreements can be relevant, but they're not everything. Personal preference — whether a business' or a worker's — cannot dictate classification.

What is the legal definition of an independent contractor? “A person or business which performs services for another person or entity under a contract between them, with the terms spelled out such as ...

If you perform services as an independent contractor, then you should receive Form 1099-MISC at the end of the year. This form will tell you who paid you and how much. One copy of the form is sent to ...

With a 10-hour battery life and up to 128GB of storage, the Apple iPad can serve as a portable paperless office for any contractor traveling from site to site. Thousands of apps and forms are ...