HR Policy - UW System Administrative Policy 236 - Utilization of Independent Contractors

This policy establishes the circumstances under which independent contractors may be used by UW System Institutions, and the criteria by which independent contractors may be selected and the mechanisms by which independent contractors may be compensated.
Functional Owner, Executive Sponsor(s), and Policy Contact
Functional Owner

UW System

Executive Sponsors

UW System Level Policy

Policy Contact

Human Resources Office

Who this policy applies to:

This policy applies to individuals and business entities providing personal services to UW System Institutions as independent contractors, the UW employees responsible for contracting and supervising these entities and the administrative personnel responsible for running the business systems that support these activities. This policy does not apply to services provided by employees of the UW System, or to services provided by full time personnel of other state, federal or local agencies.

Rationale:

This policy establishes the circumstances under which independent contractors may be used by UW System Institutions, and the criteria by which independent contractors may be selected and the mechanisms by which independent contractors may be compensated. 

Policy Detail:

This UW System Policy is available on the UW System Policy Page.

Revision History:

Format updated June 2025.


Keywords:
independent contractors, personal services, contracting, consultants, academic support services, public speaker, entertainer, consultant, low dollar exception 
Doc ID:
117133
Owned by:
Anna J. in UW-La Crosse
Created:
2022-03-04
Updated:
2026-03-25
Sites:
UW-La Crosse