News: sham contracting
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. 聽The (Cth) imposes penalties for employers who engage workers as contractors when they are really functioning as employees.
Contractor or Employee? Engage workers correctly to avoid sham contracting
Before you engage聽a consultant or contractor to work for the University, stop and consider whether an independent contractor relationship is appropriate. You may find that the聽person should聽be hired as an employee.
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