Recent changes in legal standards and tax enforcement have made it far more important to determine whether to treat your associate as an independent contractor or an employee. Treatment of confidential information, compensation formulas, division of lab fees, post-contract retreatment, and many other issues need to be considered and addressed.
Independent contractor and employment agreements for dentist and orthodontist associates, including legal consultation and document preparation and review, are available at flat rates. Revisions and negotiations after presentation to the other party are at hourly rates.