Independent Contractors: Virginia
Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.
Author: XpertHR Editorial Team
Summary
- The Virginia Unemployment Compensation Act adopted the IRS 20-Factor Test to determine independent contractor status. See Unemployment Insurance.
- Virginia courts apply a right to control to determine whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor under the Virginia Workers' Compensation Act. See Workers' Compensation.
- Virginia uses the IRS 20-Factor Test for tax-withholding purposes. See Withholding Taxes.