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The general rule is that an individual is an independent contractor if the payer has the right to control or direct only the result of the work and not what will be done and how it will be done. If you are an independent contractor, then you are self-employed.

Applications may be submitted by fax at 207-287-5413 or by postal mail to: Workers' Compensation Board, 27 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0027. Please note: emailed applications are not accepted.

Independent contractors are individuals who perform services for remuneration (pay or some other form of consideration) under a verbal or written contract, but who are not under the essential control or superintendence of the other person, both under the contract and in fact.

Becoming an independent contractor is one of the many ways to be classified as self-employed. By definition, an independent contractor provides work or services on a contractual basis, whereas, self-employment is simply the act of earning money without operating within an employee-employer relationship.

Maine laws require employers to pay employees who separate from employment for any reason (whether they are terminated, quit or resign due to a labor dispute) must be paid all final wages by the next regularly scheduled payday or within two weeks of the employee's demand for payment, whichever comes first.

Does my employer have to provide me with the reason for my termination in writing? Yes. Under Maine law, a terminated employee is entitled to the reason for termination in writing within 15 days of requesting it.