The contract is valid for a period of insert number of months months starting on insert start date and ending on insert end date. An extension of insert number of months months can be made upon request from the PURCHASER and issuance of an amendment to this contract.
As an independent contractor, you are the one who determines if, when, how, and where you work. You are not at the direction of an employer who will dictate your schedule, location, or method of work performance. Unless contracted otherwise, you are entitled to work whenever and however you want.
If your client is setting strict schedules, controlling your work hours, and treating you like an employee, this could indicate misclassification under California labor laws.
Despite their status as independent contractors, 1099 employees have certain rights and protections: They have total control over their working hours. They can work where they want. They have control over subcontracting techniques and practices, unless contractually prohibited.
Being a freelancer comes with the freedom to set your own hours and the flexibility to work from virtually anywhere. However, this freedom can sometimes make it hard to stick to a clear work schedule. Without a defined structure, it's easy to lose track of time, and you may end up overworking or procrastinating.
Include both the hours and the minutes (not the seconds). When writing times, prefer using a colon over a point between hours and minutes. Do not add hrs or o'clock: h. Use a.m.
While duration is only one factor among many that determines whether a worker is a contractor or an employee, six months is usually recommended as a safe duration and one-year should usually be considered an outside limit, assuming that the other independent contractor criteria are met.
If you need your independent contractor to work specific hours, it's time to consider making them an employee. One of the hallmarks of an independent contractor is that they can work at any time they choose and often have multiple clients/employers.
To calculate the time and materials invoice, a contract needs to multiply the man-hours by the agreed-upon rate for each trade and add it to the materials costs (plus the markup, if contractually allowed).