Freelancer

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-006994",
  "term": "Freelancer",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A self-employed individual who provides services to businesses on a contract or project basis, rather than as a permanent employee. In industrial and trade settings, freelancers include independent contractors, skilled tradespeople, consultants, and inspectors who are hired for specific tasks or a defined period. The legal classification of a worker as a freelancer versus an employee is determined by factors like behavioral control, financial control, and the nature of the relationship, as defined by tax authorities like the IRS.",
  "subject": "Industrial safety",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Querulant",
    "es": "freelancer",
    "fr": "freelancer"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/freelancer/"
}