Free Blank Rhode Island Independent Contractor Agreement (2026)

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Rhode Island rules that this document follows

Worker-classification testCommon-law (right-to-control) testSource: R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-42-7 (unemployment; DLT applies right-to-control factors); R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-29-17.1 (contractor must file Notice of Designation with DLT)
Freelance payment lawNone statewideSource: No statewide freelance-payment statute; general contract law and prompt-pay rules apply
Non-compete vs. contractorsyesSource: R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 28-59-1 to 28-59-3 (void for non-exempt employees, students, workers ≤ 250% FPL ($39,900 in 2026)); § 5-37-33 physicians
Non-solicitationOptional, narrowly drawnSource: R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-59-2(4)
Terms this contract includesparties' names and addresses, itemized services (scope of work), rate and method of compensation, payment date or mechanism, term and termination, independent contractor status statement, IP ownership / work product, confidentiality, DLT Notice of Designation as Independent Contractor (workers' comp)

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