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Agency of Record (AOR)

A third-party entity responsible for managing the compliance and administration of independent contractors.

The AOR ensures the correct classification of workers, manages contracts and agreements, handles onboarding processes, acts as an intermediary throughout the engagement, and oversees the payment process. The primary goal is to mitigate risks associated with worker misclassification and ensure all regulatory and tax considerations are met.

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