#Sham Contracting
Should you engage contractors or hire staff? Do your due diligence or put yourself at risk
The question many business owners face is whether to use contractors and freelance workers or to hire staff. There are obviously a number of factors to weigh up before making a decision either way, but with the rise of the sharing economy, businesses are presented with a wide range of employment options, no matter what […]
Sham contracting high risk area for SMBs
Employment legislation can be hard to get your head around, especially if you’re an SMB hiring a variety of workers under different conditions.
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.