Why contract for 90 days instead of just hiring a new full-time employee?
By contracting before hiring, you can assess Project Associate’s performance in the actual work environment and ensure that the person is a good fit for your corporate culture before committing to hiring the person full-time. In addition, the lead time for filling Finance and Accounting jobs, on a full-time basis, can take anywhere from 6 weeks to 6 months. Contracting on an interim basis can help you bridge the gap while you’re looking for the perfect full-time candidate (should the contractor not be the right fit). You can also avoid costly unemployment insurance, benefits, payroll taxes, withholding, severance costs, and workers compensation during the 90-day contract period with PSA.
Related Questions
- What should the start date be on a Contract Record, and what days should be reported on the Work Report for an employee who is paid a lump sum in June, and then work extra days in July?
- When hiring a new contract employee or renewing a current employee’s contract, how should a department calculate the employee’s PTO lump sum amount?
- What must departments do prior to hiring (appointing) a contract employee?
