Massachusetts Independent Contractor Agreement PDF
Massachusetts at a glance: Classification Test: ABC Test (M.G.L. Ch. 149 § 148B) · Prong B Restriction: Strictly enforced; work must be non-core · Governing Law: Mass. Gen. Laws Ch. 149 § 148B
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Independent Contractor Agreements in Massachusetts
Massachusetts has one of the strictest worker classification laws in the nation. It applies a statutory **ABC Test** (Mass. Gen. Laws Ch. 149 § 148B) which makes it highly difficult to hire contractors who perform core business activities.
Prong B requires that the services must be completely outside the client's usual course of business to avoid employee status.
Massachusetts Independent Contractor Agreement — Quick Reference
| Requirement | Massachusetts Rule |
|---|---|
| Classification Test | ABC Test (M.G.L. Ch. 149 § 148B) |
| Prong B Restriction | Strictly enforced; work must be non-core |
| Governing Law | Mass. Gen. Laws Ch. 149 § 148B |
Massachusetts Legal Requirements
- Must satisfy all three prongs of the Massachusetts ABC test.
- Contractor must be free from control and operate an independent business.
Massachusetts Governing Laws
Read the full text of these laws at Cornell Law School's Massachusetts legal resources or your state legislature's official website.