CLCO-Independent_Contractor_vs_Employee_Worksheet.pdf
rev. 11/14/2011
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR VS. EMPLOYEE WORKSHEET
Individual performing work for the University must be properly classified and paid to ensure compliance with state and federal laws,
CSU policies and collective bargaining agreements. This worksheet is to be completed and submitted by the department requesting
that an individual (versus a company) perform work or services for the University.
Name:
Yes No Question
1. Will the worker be required to comply with the University-provided instruction about when, where and how to
work?
2. Will the worker be provided with instructions/training by the University regarding the particular method or
manner by which the work is to be performed?
3. Is the work to be performed a regular part of University business/work?
4. Will the worker be required to perform the work himself/herself? (As opposed to assigning the work or part of
the work or part of the work to an assistant)
5. Will the worker be hiring or supervising CSU, Chico employees?
6. Will the worker and CSU, Chico have a continuing relationship?
7. Will the worker be able to hire and pay his/her own assistants?
If the majority of the answers to questions 1-6 are yes, the worker should be hired as an EMPLOYEE
8. Does the worker offer similar services to others as a part of his/her own business?
9. Will the worker be allowed to work concurrently for other employers while working for CSU, Chico?
10. Will the worker be able set his/her own hours and priorities?
11. Will the worker be hired and paid to complete one specific job/project for the University?
12. Will the worker provide his/her own tools?
If the majority of the answers to questions 7-12 are yes,
the worker should be hired as an INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
If the answers to questions above support hiring the individual as an employee (special consultant or other appropriate
classification), submit appropriate hiring documents with this form to the Human Resources Service Center at zip 010.
If answers to questions above support hiring the individual as an independent contractor, enter an order into the CMS system and
forward this form (with CMS-generated order number noted) to Procurement & Contract Services (Contract Services) at zip 245.
If the answers to the questions above do not clearly define whether the individual should be an employee or an independent
contractor, please contact Classification and Compensation Services in the Human Resources Service Center at ext 6771.
Yes No Question
Is individual an employee of this or any other CSU campus?
If yes, name campus:
Provide other pertinent information as necessary:
Date:
Department/Division Head Signature:
