Is my worker an employee or a subcontractor?
Recent High Court decisions in Personnel Contracting and Jamsek have reshaped the way these relationships are assessed, and the ATO’s updated guidance now reflects a much more contract-based approach.
If you’ve ever hired someone and wondered whether they’re an employee or an independent subcontractor, you’re not alone. It’s one of the most common and costly areas where small businesses get it wrong.
Getting the classification right is critical because it affects your tax, superannuation, and employment obligations, and the ATO has made it clear that business owners are responsible for getting it right.
Recent High Court decisions in Personnel Contracting and Jamsek have reshaped the way these relationships are assessed, and the ATO’s updated guidance now reflects a much more contract-based approach.
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