Do you understand the legal risks of working with Independent Contractors?
Do you know who owns the rights to the work a freelancer creates?
Independent Contractors, including freelance designers, photographers and strategic partner firms, have become an integral part of the Agency workflow. But too often, these relationships are based on a purchase order, an email confirmation or even a verbal agreement. In today’s world, that’s not enough.
Have you considered the legal and tax implications of these loosely defined relationships? Did you discuss ownership rights in the completed work, including portfolio display rights? Have you detailed competitive restrictions and liability issues?
In this section, we show you how to legally document your relationships with Independent Contractors so that you and your client are protected.
We cover:
- Work Scope Definition
- Compensation
- Intellectual Property Rights Transfer and Timing
- Portfolio Display Policies
- Competitive Restrictions
- Liability Issues
- Insurance
- Work Policies for Freelance Independents
Sample Tools:
- Sample Agency-Freelancer/Vendor/Third Party Agreement
- Sample Intellectual Property Rights Assignment
- Confidentiality Agreement for Independent Contractors