The best replacement for independent contractors is employees.

The best alternatives to independent contractors are rated as following:
★★★★★  employees
★★★  subcontractors
★  contract employees
★  employees irs
★  regular employees
  official employees
  consultants
  part time employees

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Speaking about independent contractors, one probably shouldn't forget about workers compensation.

Other search terms related to independent contractors and their ratings are:
★★★★★ workers compensation
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