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Independent Contractor Test Articles

Browse 2 Gruv blog articles tagged Independent Contractor Test. Compliance, contracts, KYC, and regulatory playbooks for global operators.

Legal & Compliance27 min read

How to Classify a Worker as an Employee vs. an Independent Contractor in the US

Start with the real working relationship, because that drives the classification outcome. If the day-to-day setup looks like a **common-law employee** relationship, calling the worker a contractor in the agreement does not by itself remove the underlying **worker misclassification** risk.

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Legal Precedent26 min read

CCNV v. Reid and the Contract Terms Freelancers Cannot Skip

For a U.S. freelance engagement, choose who will own the copyright, which rights the client needs and when any agreed transfer takes effect. Then check the documents that actually govern the deal: a master services agreement (MSA), statement of work (SOW), order form or incorporated terms. A conflict between them can undermine the intended result. The rules below concern U.S. copyright; they are not a universal test for employment, tax or foreign IP ownership.

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