When you engage others.
WHAT TO COVER
The work Payment and schedule Whether employment or services Ownership of work Confidentiality That they use their own tools and methods, if a contract for services Notice
THE OWNERSHIP POINT
State that work produced for you belongs to you.
Without it, the position may differ from what you expect.
THE CLASSIFICATION POINT
Whether someone is an employee or a contractor depends on how the relationship works, not what you call it.
Take advice on which applies.
WHAT TO ESTABLISH ABOUT CONFIDENTIALITY
What they may not disclose or reuse.
WHAT TO ESTABLISH ABOUT ACCESS
That credentials are not shared, and access ends with the engagement.
FOR ONGOING ARRANGEMENTS
Notice periods, both ways.
WHAT TO KEEP
The signed agreement, with your records.
WHAT TO TAKE ADVICE ON
Employment status, and anything substantial.
