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Should an IC write her own contracts - Kim


Posted: Feb 19, 2013

Should an IC write her own contract for someone wanting to hire her?

Most companies give you the standard contract to sign. - sm

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It generally just says that you agree to provide services to them and either one of you can quit at any time for no reason at all.

May people will differ in opinion and say no, you are the IC, make your OWN contract, tell THEM what you are going to do, but realistically, they will probably just find another MT who is willing to sign their contract.

You aren't supposed to have set hours/days in there, but some require an amount per day you can produce for them or something like that.

thanks - Kim

[ In Reply To ..]
thanks for the input... I'm just trying to cover my bases...


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