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 the “Employee Choice Pathway” mean for business in Australia Fair Work has brought new rules into place from the 26 August 2024 that gives eligible casual employees the right to notify their employer in writing of their intention to change to permanent employment. An employer can only […]
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