Like in every profession and trade, agency staff could be hired either as in-house employees or independent contractors. To avoid unnecessary liabilities and disputes, you must define the contractual relationship properly while making a contract. But how do you know which is best for your nursing agency? This article will guide you through. First, however, let’s make a quick distinction between the two.
What’s the Difference between Contractors and Employees?
A contractor is an independent and self-employed individual with multiple clients, hired to render services to a business, and gets reimbursed after completing apportioned tasks. Generally, contractors do not receive instructions from their principals on the method to discharge their duties. Therefore, they are not entitled to extra benefits outside the payment for worked hours as shown on their invoices.
An employee, on the other hand, is an in-house staff hired to work exclusively for a business, under well-defined instructions, either on-site or remotely, and is reimbursed through the company’s payroll system. Unlike the contractor, an employee is entitled to insurance covers and other benefits outside his basic salary.
Essentially, the distinction is in the degree of control the employer has, the legal security, and the compensation model.
Which Option is Best for You?
There are exactly no hard-and-fast rules for deciding which is most appropriate. While hiring staff as contractors could be relatively cheaper, there is more to running a successful nursing agency than the immediate monetary gain. Here are five factors you should consider before making your choice.
Final Thought
You should weigh the pros and cons appropriately to identify which suits your needs before making contracts. Your choice, in the long run, would influence your growth and productivity.