Connecticut independent contractor agreement template

Connecticut Independent Contractor Agreement

Effective Date: [Date]

Client:

• Legal Name: [Client Name]
• Address: [Client Address]
• Contact Person: [Client Contact Person]
• Email: [Client Email]
• Phone: [Client Phone]
• Tax Identification Number (if applicable): [Client Tax ID]

Independent Contractor:

• Legal Name: [Contractor Name]
• Address: [Contractor Address]
• Contact Person: [Contractor Contact Person]
• Email: [Contractor Email]
• Phone: [Contractor Phone]
• Tax Identification Number: [Contractor Tax ID]

Services:

• Detailed Description of Services: [Description of Services]
• Deliverables: [List of Deliverables]
• Project Milestones: [List of Milestones]
• Performance Expectations: [Performance Expectations]
• Method/Location for Service Provision: [Method/Location]

Assignment Type:

• Option A: Project-Based
  • Start Date: [Start Date]
  • End Date: [End Date] (if any)
  • Criteria for Project Completion: [Completion Criteria]
• Option B: Ongoing
• Option C: Fixed Term
  • Start Date: [Start Date]
  • End Date: [End Date]
• Option D: Contract Renewal: [Renewal Terms, if any]

Compensation:

• Fee Structure:
  • Option A: Flat Fee: [Flat Fee Amount]
  • Option B: Hourly Rate: [Hourly Rate]
  • Option C: Per-Project Payment: [Payment Details per Project]
• Payment Schedule: [Payment Schedule Details]
• Invoicing Procedures: [Invoicing Procedures]
• Reimbursement of Expenses (if applicable): [Expense Reimbursement Details]
• Late Payment Terms: [Late Payment Terms]
• Adjustments for Scope Changes: [Scope Change Adjustment Terms]

Independent Contractor Status:

Contractor acknowledges that they are an independent contractor and not an employee of Client. Contractor is solely responsible for all self-employment taxes, Social Security, Medicare, and other withholdings. Contractor is not entitled to any employment benefits, including but not limited to health insurance, retirement plans, or paid leave.

Intellectual Property:

• Ownership of Work Product:
  • Option A: Work for Hire - All work product created by Contractor shall be considered a "work for hire" and belong exclusively to Client.
  • Option B: Contractor Retains IP Rights - Contractor retains all intellectual property rights to work product, subject to a license granted to Client.
• Assignment of Inventions: [Assignment of Inventions Clause, if any]
• Licensing Terms: [Licensing Terms, if any]

Confidentiality:

Contractor agrees to hold all confidential information of Client in strict confidence and not to disclose such information to any third party. This obligation survives the termination of this agreement. [Define what constitutes confidential information]

Non-Solicitation/Non-Competition:

• Option A: Non-Solicitation: During the term of this agreement and for [Number] months following termination, Contractor shall not solicit any of Client's customers or employees.
• Option B: Non-Competition: During the term of this agreement and for [Number] months following termination, Contractor shall not engage in any business that competes with Client within a [Geographic Area].
• Option C: No Non-Solicitation or Non-Competition Clause

Note: *Connecticut law requires that non-compete agreements be reasonable in duration, geographic scope, and business restriction to be enforceable.*

Termination:

• Termination for Cause: Client may terminate this agreement for cause upon [Number] days written notice if Contractor materially breaches this agreement.
• Termination for Convenience: Client may terminate this agreement for convenience upon [Number] days written notice.
• Automatic Termination: This agreement will automatically terminate upon project completion.
• Mutual Termination: This agreement may be terminated by mutual written agreement of both parties.
• Final Payment: Upon termination, Client shall pay Contractor for all services performed up to the date of termination.
• Disposition of Client Materials: Upon termination, Contractor shall return all Client materials to Client.

Insurance:

Contractor shall maintain insurance coverage as follows: [Specify type and minimum coverage required, e.g., liability insurance, workers’ compensation (if applicable), professional indemnity insurance]. Contractor shall provide proof of insurance to Client upon request.

Compliance with Laws:

Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state (including Connecticut-specific laws), and local laws and regulations, including but not limited to the Connecticut ABC test (A. freedom from control, B. service performed outside usual course or places of business, C. engagement in an independently established business), wage laws, anti-discrimination statutes, and licensing requirements.

Tax Provisions:

Client will not withhold federal or state income tax, Social Security, or Medicare from payments made to Contractor. Contractor is solely responsible for all applicable taxes.

Indemnification:

• Option A: Contractor shall indemnify and hold Client harmless from any and all claims, damages, liabilities, and expenses arising out of Contractor's performance of services under this agreement, including but not limited to tax liabilities arising from misclassification.
• Option B: No Indemnification Clause.

Expense Reimbursement:

• Option A: Client will reimburse Contractor for the following expenses: [List of Reimbursable Expenses]. All expenses must be pre-approved by Client and substantiated with receipts.
• Option B: No Expense Reimbursement.

Equipment and Materials:

[Specify who provides what resources and who retains ownership]

Amendments and Waivers:

Any changes to this agreement must be in writing and signed by both parties. No waiver of any provision of this agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by the waiving party.

Assignment/Subcontracting:

• Option A: Contractor may not assign or subcontract any portion of the work to others without Client's prior written approval.
• Option B: Contractor may assign or subcontract any portion of the work.

Governing Law, Venue, and Jurisdiction:

This agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Connecticut.

Dispute Resolution:

• Option A: Mediation. Any dispute arising out of or relating to this agreement shall be settled by mediation in [City, Connecticut].
• Option B: Binding Arbitration. Any dispute arising out of or relating to this agreement shall be settled by binding arbitration in [City, Connecticut], in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.
• Option C: Court Resolution. Any legal suit, action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this agreement shall be instituted in the federal or state courts located in [City, Connecticut].

Force Majeure:

Neither party shall be liable for any failure to perform its obligations under this agreement if such failure is caused by events beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, government action, or acts of terrorism.

Miscellaneous:

• Severability: If any provision of this agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
• Entire Agreement: This agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether oral or written, relating to the subject matter of this agreement.
• Counterparts: This agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
• Notice Procedure: All notices required or permitted under this agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed effectively given upon personal delivery or upon deposit in the United States mail, registered or certified, postage prepaid, addressed to the party at the address set forth above.
• Headings: The headings in this agreement are for convenience only and shall not affect the interpretation of this agreement.

Acknowledgment of Independent Business Status:

Contractor acknowledges that they are not covered by or eligible for unemployment insurance or workers’ compensation provided by Client, unless statutorily required under Connecticut law. Contractor affirms they are an independently established business capable of providing services to others.

Optional Clauses:

• Background Checks: [Background Check Clause, if any]
• Conflict of Interest Disclosures: [Conflict of Interest Disclosure Clause, if any]
• Non-Disparagement: [Non-Disparagement Clause, if any]
• Publicity/Marketing Permissions: [Publicity/Marketing Permission Clause, if any]

Signatures:

Client:

• Signature: _________________________
• Printed Name: [Client Printed Name]
• Date: [Date]

Independent Contractor:

• Signature: _________________________
• Printed Name: [Contractor Printed Name]
• Date: [Date]