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Stateside Independent Contractor Information

Talent Acquisition and Workforce Administration

Effective January 26, 2026, the Independent Contractor review process is now integrated in the CSUBUY Procure to Pay (P2P) system.  The Independent Contractor Request Form is no longer required. Please make sure the individual meets the requirements of an Independent Contractor.

Overview

The objective of the Independent Contractor Information is to provide direction, clarification, and best practices for the engagement of independent contractors within the CSU and CSUMB. These new procedures became effective due to the California Supreme Court's adoption of a single test for determining whether a person is an employee or independent contractor (See Dynamex Operations West, Inc. v. Superior Court decision). The test, which is now referenced as the “Dynamex Test,” requires significant changes to how CSUMB determines the employment relationship.

In light of the Dynamex Test, before services are performed, CSUMB must assess the relationship between the individual and the campus to ensure that the individual is properly classified. Misclassification of a worker as an independent contractor can result in serious wage and benefit obligations, financial penalties, tax consequences, and other liabilities.

The Independent Contractor review process is now integrated in the CSUBUY Procure to Pay (P2P) system. Please refer to CSUBUY Procure to Pay (P2P) for more information. 

Contract Process

Human Resources will determine if an employment relationship exists with the proposed Independent Contractor. If approved, the request will be forwarded in the P2P workflow.

Hiring Process

If Human Resources determines that an employment relationship exists with the proposed Independent Contractor, the request will be rejected or returned to the requestor in P2P. 

Departments will be directed to work with Academic Personnel or their Generalist to complete the appropriate request for hire paperwork.

Department/Division Analyst will need to submit appropriate paperwork (presidential approval required) which may include:

  • Special Consultant
  • Job Action Form
  • Request to Recruit

If you have questions, please contact IC@csumb.edu.