Before signing any contractor agreement, you should be familiar with terms like Statement of Work (SoW), Master Service Agreement (MSA), change orders, and right-to-hire clauses - as well as how billing models like fixed-price and time & materials differ. Misunderstanding even one of these can affect your pay, your rights, or your tax obligations. Our Freelancer & Contractor Glossary covers every term you're likely to encounter, clearly explained.

Worker misclassification occurs when someone is incorrectly classified as an independent contractor instead of an employee, or vice versa. It's one of the most scrutinised areas in workforce compliance, and the consequences - back taxes, penalties, and legal claims - can be significant for both businesses and workers. Understanding the terminology around classification, including concepts like IR35, AB5, and the right to control test, is the first step to staying compliant. Our Freelancer & Contractor Glossary explains all of these terms in plain language.