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.

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.