Dealing with Sub-Contractors
Learn about various aspects that relate to engaging sub-contractors, including how to determine if the people you engage are ‘employees’ or sub-contractors’, and the different laws that affect you when you engage sub-contractors. This Online CPD Course also includes a checklist for builders, and a sample Trade Contractor Statement.
1. Is the person a Sub-Contractor or an Employee?
- The ‘Control’ Test
- Factors suggesting the person is an ‘employee’
- Factors suggesting the person is a ‘sub-contractor
2. What are the risks if a person is deemed to be an employee by law?
- Employee Entitlements
- Income Tax
- Workers Compensation Premiums
- Payroll Tax
- Liability
3. What can a builder do to protect his sub-contractors from being deemed employees?
4. If I engage genuine sub-contractors, what should I look out for?
- Licensing
- Workers Compensation
- Other insurances
- Sub-Contractor’s Employees’ entitlements
- Sub-Contractor’s Payroll Tax Obligations
5. Liability for performing defective work
6. Home Warranty Insurance
7. Security of Payment Act
8. Contractors Debts Act
9. Sample Trade Contractor Statement
Price: $69.00
2 CPD Points
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