Here is some information and resources to help you determine whether you are contracting with an employee or an independent contractor and the related procedures.
Establishing Employee/Employer Relationships [PDF]
Employee/Employer Relationship Decision Tree [PDF]
Employee/Employer Relationships Q & A [DOC]
Independent Contactor Instructions, Agreement, and Forms
Dealing with International Work Arrangements 101
What’s in a Name? Appropriate and Inappropriate Uses of Honoraria and Stipends