Hiring Someone?

The individual or department who hires someone on behalf of UNB is responsible for ensuring that:

• the person being hired qualifies to be paid as an independent contractor. See Appendix 2 of the Employee or Independent Contractor policy to determine eligibility. (In most cases, an individual hired to teach a credit course would be considered and employee not a contractor, and would have to be hired through Human Resources.
• an appropriate contract that includes a standard Provisions of Agreement is signed and in place before any work begins. A contract template can be found on the Contractors & Vendors webpage.
• proof of liability insurance is obtained from the contractor at the time of signing of the contract.

If you are unsure about the interpretation of any of the policies above, or if you are in a new hiring situation, please consult with the Director of Financial Services and Assistant Comptroller.