Organizations can use the procedures outlined in this Independent Contractor Policy to hire and pay independent contractors.

According to this policy, a purchase order must be completed and authorized per the company’s signature authority policy before hiring an independent contractor; details regarding the work type and length must be included in the purchase order (PO) or within a separate contract; the contractor will be given an access and identification badge, allowing him/her to enter and leave the company’s buildings freely; and all independent contractors will be paid through the accounts payable department.