#Contractors
What to consider when employing your first staff member
So your business has expanded and you are considering employing your first member of staff. However, you are not sure whether to employee a full time, contract or even a casual worker. Before you go ahead start recruiting, here are some important legal issues to consider when hiring staff: Contractor vs Employee In law, there […]
The complete contractor’s guide to business insurance
If you are a contractor or tradesperson, you’ll know that your insurance needs are a little different to those of standard white collar workers.
Get the good oil on contractor payments
Own or operate a building or construction business that pays contractors? Under new taxation legislation you’re required to submit a Taxable Payments Annual Report to the ATO in late July.
Is Australia prepared for a freelance revolution?
A freelance revolution is occurring all over the world. But are Aussie employers ready for the impact this trend will have on workplace laws? A lack of a clear cut definition for independent contractors could leave local businesses exposed to prosecution.
Getting contractor tax obligations right
The cost of getting the classification of contractors wrong is high and anyone with contractors on their books needs to make sure that they’ve been correctly classified for tax, superannuation and fair work purposes.
How to avoid sham business contracts
The Fair Work Ombudsman is cracking down on sham contracting agreements to ensure employers are getting the benefits they deserve. Do you know how to avoid sham arrangements? Follow these tips.