> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.marcopayroll.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.marcopayroll.com/marco-user-guide-x4/test-scenario/independent-contractor-ic-hiring.md). # Independent Contractor (IC) Hiring ### **Test Objective** This test aims to demonstrate: * IC signing with a vendor * IC signing with a customer

Hiring process for Independent Contractor.

### **Test Setup** * **Platform**: Test Platform (test.marcopayroll.com) * **Customer**: TEST * **Vendor Admin Account**: [**test1@marcopayroll.com**](mailto:test1@marcopayroll.com) **(T1)** For simplicity, only the **Vendor Admin (T1)** will log in to conduct the demo. > **Note**: > > * A **Manager with Admin access** can also perform this demo **if** a Vendor with a Business Entity is already set up in the Vendor Portal. > * A **Manager with Payroll access** can perform this demo **if** the customer’s Business Entity (TEST) is set up in Admin Settings and the Vendor is set up in the Vendor Portal. * For this test, all accounts are created as **Locals** working in their **home country**. * All ICs can sign **either personally or via their business entity**. *** ### **Test Data** **Signing with a Customer** * **Use**: [**test6@marcopayroll.com**](mailto:test6@marcopayroll.com) **(T6)**

T6 Test Data.

* **Additional Setup**: * **Go to Admin Settings** (Only Vendor Users, Vendor Admins, and Admin Managers can do this). * **Create a Business Entity** for this customer: **Customer Test Entity 01**.

The customer's business entity.

**Signing with a Vendor** * **Use**: [**test7@marcopayroll.com**](mailto:test7@marcopayroll.com) **(T7)**

T7 Test Data.

* **Additional Setup**: * **Go to the Vendor Portal** (Only Vendor Admins can do this). * **Create a Vendor** named **SmartEdge** and set up its **Business Entity**.

The vendor's business entity.

*** ### **Conducting the Test** 1. Navigate to **People > Add New Worker**. 2. Fill in the test data accordingly and click **Add**. 3. Once the account is created: * Select the **user account** > **Contract** > **Manage Record**. * Edit the **Home Country**. 4. **Select the signing method**: * **Personal** or **Business**. * If **Business** is selected, specify the **IC’s Business Entity** under **Select Entity**. 5. **Test Data References**: * **For T6**: Refer to the **screenshot** for test data in **Select Entity**.

When selecting 'Customer' as the Buying Entity, the dropdown list below displays the customer's available entities.

* **For T7**: Refer to the **screenshot** for test data in **Select Entity**.

When selecting 'Vendor' as the Buying Entity, you must first choose a vendor from the list. The dropdown below will then display the selected vendor's available entities.

6. Click **Save Changes** *** ### **Expected Result** After completing the test steps, **T6 and T7 should be set up correctly** according to the test scenario.

T6 and T7 after the test.

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