Financial Affairs must approve all independent contractors. Application for requesting to be treated as an independent contractor must be made on the form provided by Financial Affairs.

Current UAB employees should be paid through the UAB payroll system for all services, except those services entitled to independent contractor treatment regardless of the person's UAB employment status.

Certain situations require the need for professional and consultant services (independent contractors). This policy outlines the definition of these services, the minimum amount needed to establish a written contract, and the procedures to be followed in managing such services.

This document outlines six classifications of reimbursed travelers. If an individual does not fall into one of these six categories, he/she will not be reimbursed by the University for travel expenses. This document also provides links to information on employee travel and employee travel expenses.