Time: 12:00
Duration: 1 Hour
CPD Points: 3
The terms “contractor”, “temp” and “independent contractor” are often used interchangeably, but legally they can describe very different working relationships. Getting the classification wrong can create significant employment law, tax and compliance risks for both the staffing business and its client. In this APSO Connect session, we will unpack the practical differences between fixed-term employees, temporary employees placed through a TES, and genuine independent contractors. We will look at the factors that should be considered when deciding which contractual model is appropriate, the common mistakes businesses make when classifying workers, and why simply calling someone an independent contractor does not necessarily make them one. We will also look at the costing side of TES placements. A sustainable charge-out rate needs to take into account far more than the employee’s basic wage or hourly rate. We will work through the statutory and employment-related costs that should be considered when costing a placement, including items such as leave, public holidays, UIF, COIDA and other applicable employment costs, and how these should be factored into the rate charged to the client. The session will be practical and aimed at helping members understand how to structure engagements correctly from the outset, identify potential classification risks, and calculate TES placement costs in a way that protects both compliance and margin.
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