Independent Contractor 17 Clause Samples
The Independent Contractor clause establishes that the parties involved are entering into a business relationship where one party provides services as an independent contractor, not as an employee. This means the contractor is responsible for their own taxes, benefits, and work methods, and is not entitled to employee benefits or subject to the same controls as an employee. The clause clarifies the legal status of the contractor, helping to prevent misclassification and associated liabilities for both parties.
Independent Contractor 17. 1 The relationship of Institution and Investigator to CRO is that of independent contractor. Institution and Investigator shall perform the Services only as independent contractor and nothing contained herein shall be construed to be inconsistent with that relationship or status. Institution, Investigator, and Study Personnel, shall not be considered employees or agents of CRO and, as such, shall not be entitled to any benefits available to employees of CRO.
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