Fairfax, VA attorney explains an independent contractor agreement, and who needs one in Virginia. Call (703) 865-6100 to schedule a consultation.In Virginia, independent contractors can be held to noncompete agreements to the same extent as regular employees. Consult with an employment law attorney to make sure you are not going to misclassify a worker as an independent contractor. The purpose of this web page is to provide general guidance for prospective contractors. Individual business characteristics vary. A judge in Fairfax County recently voided a noncompete agreement for a worker whom a company classified as an independent contractor. A Virginia independent contractor agreement is a legal contract that specifies the working relationship between an independent contractor and a client.