Welcome to the Independent Contractors Central Unit

You will find information, bulletins, forms and applications, court decisions and contacts to help you.

The INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR CENTRAL UNIT (ICCU) has two primary functions:

• Issuance of the Independent Contractor Exemption Certificate (ICEC) and
• writing of IC decisions on whether a worker is an employee or independent contractor.

Several agencies rely on the decisions of the ICCU. They are Unemployment Insurance, Workers' Compensation, Wage and Hour, Human Rights, and Department of Revenue.

These programs have chosen to utilize the expertise of the ICCU. The ICCU will treat both employers and employees objectively, equitably, and quickly.
In the past, employers and employees had to work separately with each agency. Now, the decision of the ICCU is accepted by the agencies involved.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an Independent Contractor exemption?

How can I get IC application forms?

What are application mistakes to avoid?

How can I get printed materials or schedule an IC presentation?

Independent Contractor Administrative Rules

ARM 24.35.101-24.35.303 (New ARM changes effective July 16, 2010 - please contact the department for more information)

Montana Code Annotated

IC Statutes 39.71.400-435

Senate Bill

Senate Bill 108

Contact Information

Phone: (406) 444-7734 

Independent Contractor Central Unit
Workers' Compensation Regulation Bureau
PO Box 8011
Helena, MT 59604-8011
Dallas Cox
(406) 444-9029
dcox@mt.gov