You need to have a written and signed sub-contract agreement before sending him any work. At the very least it needs to include:

- The nature of the relationship, if he is a 1099 sub-contractor the agreement needs to specifically state that he is a sub-contractor and responsible for his own taxes and insurance. Note: As a contractor you can not determine his working hours, only state deadlines for having work done and hours he is required to be available.

- General description of work to be performed and how the work will be provided to them

- Payment rate and terms

- Privacy clause

- Details of whether the sub is allowed to contact the client directly, how, when and why

- Non-compete agreement, this is a must, this gives you legal recourse if the sub steals your client, this needs to state that the client is yours and that even if the sub no longer works for you he may not accept work from the client directly for a stated period of time after working for you

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Rebecka Melson ~ Virtual Business Services