Hiring District Employees as Consultants
Hiring District Employees as Consultants
Who Completes This Task: School/Program Administrators
Timeframe: one to two weeks
Process
Consult with Human Resources to follow proper procedures.
Criteria
- Independent contractor candidate is a current district employee and is being hired to perform work unrelated to current position
- Current employee is interested in picking up a secondary position with a grant or project
Why This Is Important
- It’s the law (see Fair Labor Standards Act, Statutes 176.021, Minn. Administrative Rule 5224.0340, Minn. Statutes 5224, IRC 3509)
- Misclassification can deny employees benefits and protections they are entitled to
- Ensures taxes are properly collected
Related Topics
Contract Preparation Checklist
Hiring Independent Contractors