Independent Contractor - Hiring Process

1. Complete the checklist form

Complete the Independent Contractor Request form in Emory Express. This request is required to be completed by the hiring manager for Procurement to determine if the worker should be classified as an Independent Contractor or an Employee. To access this form in Emory Express, please go to Contracts>Requests>Request Contract.

2. Perform the steps noted below after you receive the worker's classification status

If the worker is classified as an Employee:

• Direct your request to the Payroll Department to begin the hiring process.

If the worker is classified as an Independent Contractor:

• Gather the following information to hire the worker as an IC:
  • Independent Contractor Contract Template: Complete either the short (PDF) or long (PDF) Independent Contractor Contract Template. Contact Strategic Procurement at procurementcontracts@emory.edu if you are unsure of which template to use.
  • Supplier Management - Have the Independent Contractor complete the SIIF form. This form is needed in order to set up the Independent Contractor as a vendor. It is important that the Independent Contractor provide his/her EIN or SSN to receive a 1099 at year-end. Send the completed form to emory.fsc@emory.edu .