/legalandrisk/ en /legalandrisk/news/list/2018/09/26/new-process-for-contractor-management Employers have many legal obligations associated with their workers such as Pay As You Go instalments, payroll tax, WorkCover and superannuation payments.  The Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) imposes penalties for employers who engage workers as contractors when they are really functioning as employees. September 26 2018 admin /legalandrisk/news/list/2018/09/26/new-process-for-contractor-management /legalandrisk/news/list/2017/03/02/contractor-or-employee-engage-workers-correctly-to-avoid-sham-contracting Before you engage a consultant or contractor to work for the University, stop and consider whether an independent contractor relationship is appropriate. You may find that the person should be hired as an employee. March 02 2017 admin /legalandrisk/news/list/2017/03/02/contractor-or-employee-engage-workers-correctly-to-avoid-sham-contracting