Independent Contractors
Campuses must comply with State/Federal laws and CSU policies regarding the proper classification of employees and independent contractors. Misclassification of a worker as an independent contractor can result in considerable wage and benefit obligations, financial penalties, tax consequences, and other liabilities.
For more information, refer to the CSU Independent Contractors Guidelines [pdf].
Department Responsibilities
When departments are considering onboarding a new supplier, they should:
- Complete the ABC Test provided by the State of California
- Complete the Independant Contractor vs Employee Worksheet [pdf].
Verified as Independent Contractor
If the department can reasonably conclude that the supplier is not a CSU employee, then they can continue with onboarding.
Verified as a SJSU or CSU Employee
SJSU and CSU employees cannot onboard as suppliers.
- For SJSU employees, contact your Payroll Representative for guidance.
- For CSU employees, submit a IFT through Accounting Services.