Computational Literacies Lab

Independent contractor

The information on this page is a guide to help you understand and navigate UB's systems. Do not take anything here as official UB policy, nor as a commitment from UB or from Dr. Proctor.

As an independent contractor, you are hired to provide services to UB. Here are UB's policies regarding independent contractors There are two steps to getting paid: first, you need to be approved as an independent contractor and then you need to submit invoices.

Approval of independent contractor

When you are approved as an independent contractor, you will be added to ShopBlue, the system UB uses to make purchases. The total amount you are eligible to be paid will be set aside in an internal account.

  1. Chris will submit the Advance Approval for Indepdent Contractor Services.
  2. Chris will sign the Working Relationship Form and send it to you for your signature.
  3. Complete form W-9 and upload it to this Box link.

Invoices

You will be paid in one or more installments as you complete the work--this should be agreed ahead of time with Chris. For each installment, you need to submit:

  1. An invoice. (The format is not important; here's an example with required information)
  2. The Payment Approval Form