With the rise of the gig economy, independent contractor arrangements are more common than ever. Whether you're an independent contractor or a business hiring one to work for you, a written agreement will help to protect your rights, define expectations, and prove that there's no employer-employee relationship.

Here you'll find specific agreements for many types of independent contractors and freelancers, including salespeople, accountants, software consultants, and construction contractors. You'll learn how to:

• draft a binding agreement
• define a project's scope
• preserve confidentiality
• distinguish between employees and independent contractors
• protect your intellectual property
• amend your agreement, and
• satisfy IRS requirements.

Each chapter has two agreements--one geared towards the independent contractor and one geared towards the business hiring an independent contractor.

The 10th edition--completely updated to provide the latest rules and regulations--includes a useful chapter on agreements for gig workers.

With downloadable forms: download all the forms you need to draw up a solid contract (details inside).