Contractor or Employee

Written By Knowhow Ltd

It is good to see the Minister for Workplace Relations is proposing to provide clarity as to the status of contractors v employees. The Uber case has thrown this issue into doubt.

The proposal includes the need to meet four criteria

The criteria are:

  • a written agreement with the worker, specifying they are an independent contractor

  • the business does not restrict the worker from working for another business (including competitors)

  • the business does not require the worker to be available to work on specific times of day or days, or for a minimum number of hours OR the worker can sub-contract the work

  • the business does not terminate the contract if the worker does not accept an additional task or engagement.

We will keep you informed of developments on this matter

Knowhow Ltd
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