For all contracted services, the person providing the service must not be a current or former employee unless more than six months has elapsed since his/her termination. Montana law prohibits contracting with former state employees, within six months following their termination, to perform services related to matters the employee was involved with during his or her state employment.

Many factors determine if an individual should be hired as an independent contractor or employee.

• Complete the Independent Contractor Checklist PRIOR to executing any Contracted Services Agreement.
• Great Falls College needs to see an Independent Contractor’s Business License.
• If the individual doesn’t have a license, the individual can apply for an Independent Contractor Exemption from the State of Montana.
• Failure to meet these criteria strongly indicates an employee-employer relationship. Consult with personnel to determine if the individual should be set up as a Great Falls College employee.