Contract Labor vs. Employee Status

For details on the differences between contract labor vs. employee status, please see the Texas Workforce Commission’s (TWC) website or contact the TWC tax department. Productions and personnel should discuss employee status with their tax providers and union representatives (if applicable).

Additional Online Resources

• Texas Workforce Commission Website
• Texas Workforce Commission Website - Tax Office
  “Employee or Independent Contractor Status Checklist” PDF
• Texas Workforce Commission Website - “Especially for Texas Employers” Guidebook
  “Independent Contractors / Contract Labor” Section

Further Information
For more information about contract labor, please contact:

Texas Workforce Commission Tax Office
101 East 15th Street, Room 665
Austin, TX 78778-0001
512-463-2731
www.twc.state.tx.us