independent contractor
noun
Pronunciation: ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənt kənˈtræktər
Definition
A self-employed individual who provides services to a client under a contract, maintaining control over how the work is performed rather than being managed as an employee.
Examples
Many tech startups prefer hiring an independent contractor to handle specific projects without the overhead of full-time benefits.
As an independent contractor, he is responsible for paying his own self-employment taxes and providing his own health insurance.
The company signed an independent contractor to overhaul their database system within a strict three-month timeframe.
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