Independent Contractors: North Dakota
Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.
Authors: Joel Fremstad and Lynn Block, Fremstad Law
Summary
North Dakota applies the IRS 20-Factor Test to determine whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor. In addition, employers can apply to the North Dakota Department of Labor to verify the status of independent contractors whom they employ. This guide provides an overview of North Dakota employment law requirements with respect to independent contractors.