2006-06-16 10:19:58 · 6 answers · asked by Cheryl B 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
First off, if you're an independent contractor, the company you contract with is not your employer. You are your own employer. It sounds like you're not really an independent contractor -- or, at least, that the IRS might decide that is the case (and yes, they have final say, not you or the company) -- if you're not clear on that relationship. There's more to the independent contractor term than just claiming it because it seems convenient.
Second, why would they want your driver's license? I don't think I've ever provided, or even been asked for, my license when I've done contract work. That seems like an odd request, unless the work you are doing involves driving (and in that case, it still only makes sense if you're driving a company vehicle). If they want your license for an I-9 form, then I think it's pretty clear you're an employee, not an independent contractor.
Be sure to read the link I'm providing to the IRS site, for your sake and that of the company you are (or might be) involved with.
2006-06-16 10:36:20 · answer #1 · answered by trws1966 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are several reasons why a company might require seeing your drivers license. After all, independent contractor or not, when doing work for this company, you are representing them. They might even require certain codes of ethics,dress, language and other things. You are not required by law to do anything this company requires. By the same token, if this is their policy, they have the option to keep right on looking until they find an independent contractor they like. The problem with too many weak minded independent contractors is, they misguidedly think they are working for themselves. In reality they are working for the person they contract with. Nobody works for themselves. If you are so high minded as to think you don't have to bend to do what a potential contractor requires, you won't be an independent contractor very long.
2006-06-16 17:55:37 · answer #2 · answered by oldman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are a semi truck driver for instance for liability proposes your employer will for sure want to and need to see it. Most Agencies now are also doing background checks regardless of the occupation so not only do they want to see your Drivers license, they will want your SSN # and will run a credit check on you.
2006-06-16 17:32:19 · answer #3 · answered by ben.s_1958 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is used in the line of business, yes.
2006-06-16 17:34:24 · answer #4 · answered by macadomac 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They have the right to ask you for it and you have the right to decline. Then they have the right not to hire you.
2006-06-16 17:23:24 · answer #5 · answered by ninjadanielsan03 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, if you pay tax. legally you should!
2006-06-16 17:23:04 · answer #6 · answered by mystery t 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋