Best Practices for Vetting Independent Contractors

This guide outlines best practices for host agents to effectively vet prospective independent contractors (ICs). It emphasizes the importance of due diligence in the vetting process to ensure that the ICs are legitimate and financially responsible. The document details several verification steps, including reviewing credit reports, confirming website professionalism, and ensuring that the IC's information matches across various platforms. It also highlights the necessity of conducting internet searches to validate the IC's application and the agency's reputation. Furthermore, the guide recommends in-person or video interviews to ascertain the authenticity of the ICs. Once an IC is onboarded, the document stresses the importance of ongoing monitoring of their ticketing practices to ensure compliance with agency rules and regulations. The best practices aim to mitigate the risks associated with onboarding fraudulent or unsuitable business partners while facilitating agency growth.