Q&A

Is the dentist an employee or joint venture?

Is the dentist an employee or joint venture?

“It is understood and agreed, and it is the intention of the parties hereto, that the. dentist is an independent contractor and that the dentist is not an employee, agent, joint venture, or partner of the Employer for any purpose whatsoever.

Why does a dentist want to be an employee?

Why a dentist may want to be an employee or want to be an independent contractor: • A dentist may prefer to be engaged as an independent contractor if he or she desires. greater decision-making, self-management and increased personal autonomy.

Why are ADA employment agreements important to dentists?

1. Why These Materials Are Important The ADA has committed to “[p]rovide support to dentists so they may succeed and excel throughout their careers”. This commitment extends wholeheartedly to dentists in every stage of their careers, including new dentists seeking placement, as well as to established dentists seeking to expand their practices.

“It is understood and agreed, and it is the intention of the parties hereto, that the. dentist is an independent contractor and that the dentist is not an employee, agent, joint venture, or partner of the Employer for any purpose whatsoever.

What kind of person is an independent contractor?

Information For… People such as doctors, dentists, veterinarians, lawyers, accountants, contractors, subcontractors, public stenographers, or auctioneers who are in an independent trade, business, or profession in which they offer their services to the general public are generally independent contractors.

Why a dentist may want to be an employee or want to be an independent contractor: • A dentist may prefer to be engaged as an independent contractor if he or she desires. greater decision-making, self-management and increased personal autonomy.

What are the consequences of treating an employee as an independent contractor?

Consequences of Treating an Employee as an Independent Contractor If you classify an employee as an independent contractor and you have no reasonable basis for doing so, you may be held liable for employment taxes for that worker (the relief provisions, discussed below, will not apply). See Internal Revenue Code section 3509 for more information.