444.4    INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR PROCEDURE

            444.4.1 Purpose

            It is the intent of CCC to clarify the definition of independent contractor versus employee to ensure compliance with federal regulations, specifically those of the Internal Revenue Service.

            444.4.2 Definition

      An independent contractor is defined as a worker with specialized knowledge and skills who provides a specific product or service at a fixed rate to the College and functions autonomously in determining when and how the work is to be accomplished. 

            College employees performing work outside of their job description, or performing within their job description but outside of their home department, shall be paid on a Personnel Action Form.  They are not considered independent contractors for the purpose of this procedure.

            444.4.3 Provisions

                        444.4.3.1

      Before an independent contractor may be hired, or offered the opportunity to perform service, the independent contractor Request Form must be completed by the requesting party and submitted to the Human Resources Department for approval.  Specific descriptions and qualifications are to be completed on the request form to determine independent contractor or employee status. 

                        444.4.3.2

      College employees are not to enter into an oral or written agreement with an outside party until authorization for independent contractor status is confirmed by the Human Resources Department.  Failure to complete these procedures prior to the start date of work will result in the delay of payment to the independent contractor.

                        444.4.3.3

      Independent contractors will be paid through the use of a purchase requisition stating the nature, cost, and time for performance completion of the service.  If it is likely the total fee for the services will be $1,000 or more, the independent contractor must be selected through the bidding process.