You can run a background check on an independent contractor, especially if the contractor will have access to sensitive materials or if the nature of the work requires a clean background check. You can also make the contract contingent on the results of this background check.

It's crucial to ensure that you are classifying the worker correctly. Many independent contractors might be considered employees if the Department of Labor (DOL) were to investigate the work relationship. To verify proper classification, refer to the DOL’s fact sheet on Independent Contractor classifications here.

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