Let Hendershot Cowart P.C. help draft or review your independent contractor agreement. This page helps employers determine if their workers are employees or independent contractors, sometimes called contract labor.If misclassified as an independent contractor, you could miss out on overtime wages or other employee benefits or pay more in taxes. In Texas, there is no prohibition against binding an independent contractor to a noncompete agreement. Learn how to determine whether a person providing a service to you is an employee or an independent contractor. Draft a detailed Independent Contractor Agreement that outlines the terms and conditions of the engagement. What should I do if they actually send me the contract they've said they are discussing? Business contracts Employment. First, you should be aware of the difference between independent contractors and employees. Second, signing an independent contractor agreement is a good idea.