April 17th, 2012
- Spell it out. Use your Statement of Work (SOW) to describe the specific skills/technical expertise of the contractor and the specific tasks to be performed. Have a written agreement that specifies the worker is an independent contractor, is responsible for payment of taxes, social security, etc., and is not entitled to participate in any company benefit plan (including health insurance benefits, 401(k) plans, profit sharing, vacation, etc.).
- Require documentation of business formalities. Is the contractor incorporated? Do they have a business license or DBA? Do they have insurance? Do they have evidence of other clients? Marketing material? Ask for, and keep copies of, this documentation to show that the contractor has an established business.
- Establish termination provisions. Employment is typically considered to be at-will, meaning that either party can terminate the relationship at any time. However, independent contractors are typically engaged to complete a specified scope of work…
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September 1st, 2009
You are invited to attend the inaugural meeting of VMS Professionals – West
VMS Professionals is a national not-for-profit association comprised of end user companies networking to discuss best practices in the acquisition and management of contingent labor. Our Mission is to network and educate with the highest professional integrity for the purpose of growing VMS Best Practices and contributing to the industry as a whole.
Hosted by: Nixon Peabody
Sponsor: Secure Talent
When: Friday, September 25th
Where: 1 Embarcadero, Nixon Peabody office on the 18th floor, San Francisco, CA
Time: 9am – 3pm
RSVP: Cynthia Moore – Discover Card; cynthiamoore@discover.com or call 224-405-2797
Featured speakers:
Ellen Papadakis – Nixon Peabody
In her second engagement with VMS Professionals, Ellen will provide and update on current legislation that affects our contingent workforce including co-employment issues.
Bernita Jenkins – Google
Bernita will discuss the process and results of her recent VMS RFP and the creative way she review vendors.
Cynthia Moore – Discover Financial and Co-Founder of VMS Professionals
Cynthia will facilitate the group/best practices discussion and discuss the benefits of VMS Professionals
Join us and realize the benefits of VMS Professionals Membership
In-person and on-line networking with other VMS executives
Regularly scheduled local and regional meetings for “best practices” discussions
Educational experiences through internal SMEs and guest speakers.
Personal and corporate development at annual National Conference
Opportunities to find solutions and overcome challenges through peer interaction
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