Legal Question in Business Law in California

You would need them to sign an independent contractor agreement with the proper language. I suggest forming an entity for your business for added protection.

As soon as one of 'em hurts their back they will be in workers comp court claiming they were employees, the court will rule in their favor, and you'll be on the hook for thousands of dollars plus penalties for not having comp insurance. Look up the IRS 21 Rules for determining who is and is not an independent contractor. It will be the substance of the relationship that counts, not what you can get them to sign.

If you intend to run a business, then do it correctly and hire an attorney to set up all your documentation, policies, etc. No amount of free 'tips and hints' from here or anywhere else are going to help you do so properly to avoid civil and criminal problems.

I agree with the prior three answers. You should hire a competent attorney to draft a contract for the maids to sign. Do not try to use an off-the-shelf contract, since your business involves unusual risks that a standard contract probably would not address.

There are a number of other potential legal problems awaiting you, though, so you will want your lawyer to look out for you in general. Hiring counsel just to draft the contract will not adequately protect you from foreseeable risks.

Feel free to contact me directly if you want to discuss your needs further.

Ditto on most of the above advice. Hire a good business attorney and work with him or her to properly set up the business, create the right language for the website, and draft good agreements with the independent contractors and customers.

As a Franchise Attorney I agree with the other answers. In addition, you need to consider the entire topic and liability for sex harassment, etc. claims. With a lingerie maid service, you can pretty much guarantee these will happen, and probably on a regular basis. Consult with a good business or franchise attorney in your area for specific advice.

Mr. Franchise - Kevin B. Murphy, B.S., M.B.A., J.D.

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