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What is the difference between a contractor and an employee? An independent contractor is a person who agrees to deliver a certain outcome, whereas an employee must obey the employer’s command. The systems that govern workplace relations in Australia are based on the common law ‘contract of employment’. A central characteristic of this standard ‘contract […]

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Our contractor says he has to be paid superannuation, is this true? To determine if your contractor is actually an employee, see our previous article here. If you have established that your sole-trader contractor is an independent contractor and not an employee, there are still some circumstances where you may be required to pay their […]

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Casual employees convert to permanent, what does it mean for business in Australia Don’t panic! Casual employees have always had the right to request to become permanent. The only real change is the process; which has become more formal and will now be part of most Modern Awards. The Fair Work Commission confirmed that as […]

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