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This document outlines the new requirements of the Independent Contractor Policy effective May 1, 2012. It provides details on completing forms, submission processes, and status determination by HR Business Partners. Planning steps include streamlining options for departments and training enhancements.
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Independent Contractor Policy Next Steps – May 1, 2012 Implementation
Timing Considerations • May 1, 2012 effective date provides for continuity with new Purchase of Services Policy • Expanded requirements of MA law warrant timely compliance • Month of April provided for Advisory Group revisions and business process adjustments
Draft Policy: New Requirements • Completion of a form for all contractors (individuals) assessing their status as an Independent Contractor or as an employee • Contractors are subject to this test regardless of salary threshold • Forms are to be completed and submitted to HR Business Partners for determination of status
Draft Policy: New Requirements • HR Business Partners will make determination of status, and inform Departments and Procurement of disposition and next steps • Turnaround time in HR set at no greater than 5 business days
Planning StepsAdvisory Group Fodder • Identify streamlining options for Departments, ensuring true status tests • Pre-screening certain functions, reporting relationships, and tours of duty to pre-assign status • Design training, forms modification, and business process engineering enhancements