New York Independent Contractor Agreement
This Independent Contractor Agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into as of ______ [insert date], by and between ______ [insert the name of the hiring party], with a principal place of business located at ______ [insert address], ("Company"), and ______ [insert the name of the contractor], an independent contractor, with a principal place of business located at ______ [insert address], ("Contractor").
Recitals
WHEREAS, the Company is engaged in ______ [briefly describe the type of business], and
WHEREAS, the Contractor has experience in ______ [insert contractor's field or specialty], and
WHEREAS, the Company wishes to engage the Contractor as an independent contractor to perform certain services; and
WHEREAS, the Contractor wishes to provide services to the Company on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises, and mutual covenants contained herein, it is hereby agreed by and between the parties as follows:
- Services: The Contractor agrees to perform the following services: ______ [specify services to be performed].
- Term: This Agreement shall commence on ______ [insert start date] and shall continue until ______ [insert end date or state "indefinite" if applicable], unless terminated earlier as provided herein.
- Compensation: The Company agrees to pay the Contractor a fee of ______ [insert fee, rate of pay, or method of calculation], payable upon completion of the services or on a ______ [insert payment schedule, such as "weekly", "monthly", etc.].
- Expenses: The Contractor is responsible for all expenses incurred while performing services under this Agreement.
- Independent Contractor Status: The Contractor is engaged as an independent contractor. Nothing herein shall be deemed to create an employer-employee relationship between the Company and the Contractor.
- Confidentiality: The Contractor agrees to keep all information related to the Company's business, clients, and vendors confidential during and after the term of this Agreement.
- Governing Law: This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York.
- Termination: Either party may terminate this Agreement at any time by giving [insert number of days] days' written notice to the other party.
- Signatures: This Agreement is executed by the parties as a binding agreement as of the Effective Date first above written.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.
By: _______________ [insert signature of Company's representative]
Name: _______________ [insert printed name]
Title: _______________ [insert title]
Date: _______________
By: _______________ [insert signature of Contractor]
Name: _______________ [insert printed name]
Title: _______________ [insert title, if applicable]
Date: _______________