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Protect your social security number. Have a clearly defined scope of work and contract in place with clients. Get general/professional liability insurance. Consider incorporating or creating a limited liability company (LLC).

Are the Owner-General Contractor general conditions of the contract made a part of the subcontract.In addition since most of these issues reoccur they can use a prior review to go over a new contract that they are asked to sign. This can make the process run more smoothly and contain legal expense.

An Independent Contractor Agreement should contain all of these basic terms: Description of the services to be provided.Explanation of what the hiring party will provide or not provide, such as equipment, for the independent contractor to use. Ownership of work product if that is relevant to the work being performed.

What are subcontractors? Subcontractors undertake a contract from the contractor. Subcontractors undertake work that a contractor cannot do but for which the contractor is responsible.

(The general contractor is often referred to as a principal and the subcontractor as an independent contractor.) A general contractor is not ordinarily liable for the negligence of an independent contractor such as a subcontractor.

Usually, anything that subcontractors would be liable for, general contractors may also be liable for (with the caveat that if the contractor has to pay for damages, the subcontractor who is legally responsible will often reimburse the general contractor).

Under UK law, a labour only subcontractor is an employee. Therefore, as the employer, you become responsible for the health and safety of your subcontractor while they are at work. This includes making sure you have employers' liability insurance in case something goes wrong.

A general rule of contributory negligence is that a main contractor is not liable for the negligence of its independent subcontractor. There are some exceptions to this rule, including: The main contractor had actual knowledge that the sub-contractor's work had been done in a foreseeably dangerous way and condoned it.

Make sure the contractor obtains a permit if the job requires one. Ask for a copy of the contractor's license and proof of insurance. Pay by check and get a receipt. Document any changes to the contract in writing.