*Current State Employees are not eligible to be paid as Contractors Revised 6/28/11
St. Cloud State University
Human Resources
Independent Contractor/Employee Status Form
(TO BE COMPLETED BY SUPERVISOR)
Date: Fiscal Year:
*Employee/Contractor Name:
Title of Position(s):
Please Indicate If Prior HR
Determination for this Position:
(if any)
Requesting Program/Dept:
A. Estimated numbers of hours per week:
B. Estimated number of days per fiscal year:
C. Estimated number of employees in this position title:
Position Work Description (detailed):
YES or NO
SCSU directs how, when or where to do the work
SCSU specifies what tools or equipment to use
SCSU specifies the sequence in which services should be performed
SCSU determines which assistants to hire to help with the work
SCSU decides where to purchase supplies and services
SCSU sets hours of work
SCSU requires reports to be submitted
SCSU provides training about procedures and methods
The following financial control factors indicate the worker is an employee:
SCSU reimburses or pays travel and business expenses
SCSU pays at regular intervals (by the hour, week, etc.)
SCSU provides tools, materials and other equipment
The following financial control factors indicate the worker is an independent contractor:
Worker has the opportunity for profit or risk of loss
Worker has a significant investment in the work
Worker offers services to the general public
The services provided are not an integral part of the business (for example: a bank hiring a plumber)
The following factors indicate the worker is an employee:
Worker has the right to quit without incurring liability
Business has the right to fire the worker
Worker receives employee benefits
The following behavioral control factors indicate the worker is an employee:
