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You may have questions. We’re here to answer them. Below, you’ll learn all the extra stuff you should probably know before putting together an independent contractor agreement for South Sudan.
An independent contractor agreement is an enforceable contract between a company and an independent contractor. They list all of the important information about the partnership, like the independent contractor’s responsibilities, pay, and deadlines. Most importantly, they give companies and contractors legal backing to base disputes on if there is a breach of contract.
Unlike employee-employer relationships, independent contractor arrangements tend to be unprotected by employment law. As a result, a written contract is imperative to ensure neither party is taken advantage of. Some companies settle for having verbal agreements with contractors, but this is unwise. Without a written contract, there is usually no legal basis for a case against a contractor if work is missing or completed poorly. Moreover, having a compliant written contract provides a record of the nature of the relationship between the contractor and the company, helping protect the company from costly misclassification risks.
Take it from us, you need a written agreement when working with contractors. They help guarantee you get the work you need, the contractor gets compensated, and the partnership runs smoothly overall.
Every contractor agreement in South Sudan (and, the rest of the world) can be broken up into two parts:
As the hiring company, it’s important to understand the differences between employees and independent contractors and respect the additional freedoms that contractors are entitled to. Whereas employees work directly under a company, independent contractors maintain a self-employed status, affording them more liberties than a typical employee.
Here are a few of the key things that make contractors different from employees in South Sudan:
Working as an independent contractor has some clear advantages for professionals that aren’t replicated in an employee-employer arrangement. The ability to create their own schedule instead of adapting to a company gives workers the freedom to create a work-life balance that works best for them. This is great for companies too, as the hiring process for independent contractors is typically cheaper, faster, and easier than for employees. If this sounds ideal for your business, we can help you get the hiring process started.
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