Only processing SBF funded requests at this time.
Please ensure that all required forms are being uploaded together at one time. There is no change to the required forms and documentation. All steps prior to submission remain the same, with the exception of creating the Team Dynamix ticket and uploading instead of emailing.
State and Research Funded Coming Soon!
Please continue submitting State Independent Contractors to HRS_Independent_Contractors@stonybrook.edu and RF Independent Contractors to hr_rf_independent_contractors@stonybrook.edu
The IRS considers all workers to be employees and only exceptions may be paid as an Independent Contractor
Employer-Employee Relationship
An employer-employee relationship exists when the payer (Stony Brook University) has the right to control and direct the individual worker not only as to the results of the work to be accomplished, but also as to the means and methods used to accomplish the work.
Click here for the IRS site article "Independent contractor (self-employed) or employee?" https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/independent-contractor-self-employed-or-employee
For more information, see our website: https://www.stonybrook.edu/human-resources/independent-contractor/
Individuals who have worked for the State within the past 2 years you or have worked for the Research Foundation with the past year can not be paid as an independent contractor.
An individual who is already a Stony Brook University (State or Research Foundation) or a New York State employee may not be paid as an Independent Contractor. Employees who perform a task that is different from their regular duties, and after normal work hours, are eligible for overtime pay or Extra Service/Dual Employment pay
Please click on your corresponding category on the right to fill out the appropriate forms and upload to Human Resources for processing
For questions for guidance, please click the Eligibility Questions box on the right of your screen to submit a ticket so we can guide you on the next steps.