What is an Independent Contractor?
Typically, an independent contractor is an individual who provides professional, creative or technical services to the university for a fee. ICs generally offer their services to others, may work for more than one client at a time, can select their clients, provide their tools and materials, and set their own hours and place of work. The exception to this last would be a speaker, as they are often subject to an event or class time.
How do I initiate work with an Independent Contractor?
The IRS Classification Request form is the first step in working with a non-Boise State employee that will be providing a service to the University.
Follow the steps on the Inviting Vendors to PaymentWorks job aid to add a new supplier to Bronco Hub. Do not request a Substitute W-9 from the vendor/supplier.
Payables will notify the requester within five business days whether to proceed as an independent contractor or part-time temp employee. The PaymentWorks step listed above must be completed first.