Starting as an independent contractor
The new independent contractors law could possibly affect your tax, occupational health and safety and other obligations.
How do I determine my status?
It is possible to be an employee for some work and a contractor for other work.What are my taxation obligations?
As a contractor, you may have to pay tax at a different rate to employees.What are my employment entitlements?
Find out what your entitlements are for superannuation, OH&S and workers compensation.How is my intellectual property affected?
Although you may have contributed to or created material, products and ideas as a contractor, you may not be entitled to intellectual property ownership such as copyright.
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