Independent Contractors

The Service Provider Policy and procedure was developed by The New School to ensure the proper classification of service providers, including independent contractors and vendors, before their services are engaged. An individual who is paid to provide services to The New School must be hired as an employee unless the engagement meets the requirements for a service provider as outlined in the policy. Misclassifying individuals as service providers instead of employees may cause the university to fail to meet its legal obligations and give rise to significant financial liabilities, including taxes and related penalties, criminal sanctions, and civil liability.

This policy and process is managed jointly by Human Resources and the Office of Finance and Business. Please contact HR Help with any questions about hiring someone to perform work at The New School. Contact iccompliance@newschool.edu for assistance only after your role has been confirmed to be that of a service provider.

All independent contractor requests are reviewed, and the independent contractor determination is indicated at the bottom of the independent contractor compliance form, which will be emailed back to the submitter.

Forms & Tools

All referenced links are intended for employees of The New School and may not be available to outside individuals.

• Employee or Service Provider Determination Form
• Service Provider Eligibility Form
• IC Contract Modification Request