Independent contractor test in New Hampshire (2026)

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The test below is quoted from RSA 282-A:9, fetched from the official page on 2026-09-08. The words are the source’s, not ours.
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New Hampshire: the test in its own words RSA 282-A:9 · read 2026-09-08

What the prong asks about	The official words	Source
Control over how the work is done	…chapter unless and until it is shown to the satisfaction of the commissioner of the department of employment security that: (a) Such individual has been and will continue to be free from control or direction over the performance of such services, both under his contract of service and in fact;	RSA 282-A:9
Whether the work sits outside the hiring firm's usual business	and (b) Such service is either outside the usual course of the business for which such service is performed or that such service is performed outside of all the places of business of the enterprise for which such service is performed;	RSA 282-A:9
Whether the worker has an independent business of their own	and (c) Such individual is customarily engaged in an independently established trade, occupation, profession, or business.	RSA 282-A:9

The eighteen questions, and the documents behind each questionnaire · 2026-09-08

Question	Prong it touches	Documents that evidence it
Who decides the days and hours the work happens?	Control over how the work is done	Any schedule, rota or shift message you sent The written agreement clause on hours
Who decides the method — the actual steps used to do the job?	Control over how the work is done	Your written spec, brief or standard operating procedure Emails or chat where the method was set
Does anyone at your firm supervise or review the work while it is in progress?	Control over how the work is done	Supervisor notes, check-in calendar invites Quality review or sign-off records
Did you train the worker in how you want the work done?	Control over how the work is done	Training materials, induction pack, attendance record
Where is the work done?	Control over how the work is done	Site or access records The agreement clause on place of work
Who supplies the tools, equipment and materials?	Control over how the work is done	Invoices or receipts for the worker's own equipment Your asset register or loan form
Is the work the same thing your business sells to its own customers?	Whether the work sits inside your usual business	Your marketing pages and customer contracts describing what you sell The scope of work in the agreement
Do your own employees do this same work?	Whether the work sits inside your usual business	Job descriptions for employees doing similar work Payroll records
Is the work a step inside your normal production or service line?	Whether the work sits inside your usual business	A process or workflow diagram The customer-facing delivery description
Does the worker have a registered business of their own?	Whether the worker has a business of their own	Business registration or incorporation certificate Business tax filings
Does the worker do this work for other customers too?	Whether the worker has a business of their own	Invoices the worker issued to other customers The worker's own website or advertising
Does the worker advertise the service to the public?	Whether the worker has a business of their own	Website, listing, van livery, business cards, ad receipts
Does the worker hold their own licence, permit or insurance for this work?	Whether the worker has a business of their own	Licence or permit certificate Certificate of insurance
Can the worker make more or less money by managing the job well or badly?	Whether the worker has a business of their own	Fixed-price quotes the worker issued Records of a job the worker lost money on
Has the worker spent their own money on equipment or premises for this work?	Whether the worker has a business of their own	Purchase invoices, lease or finance agreements
How is the worker paid?	Whether the worker has a business of their own	The worker's invoices Your payment ledger entries
How long has the arrangement run, or how long is it expected to run?	Whether the worker has a business of their own	The signed agreement with dates Renewal or extension emails
Is there a signed written agreement, and does it name the parties' intent?	Whether the worker has a business of their own	The agreement itself, signature page included

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