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Independent contractors versus employees has been coming up a lot lately, especially for business owners who are growing their teams and trying to work out the “right” way to bring people on. In this episode, we’re unpacking why contractors are not automatically the easier option, and how a small misstep here can turn into a messy (and expensive) problem down the track.

We’ll talk about what actually makes a contractor a contractor and why an ABN and invoices are not the magic ticket people think they are. You’ll hear the key things that matter in the real-world working relationship, including autonomy, control and what it looks like when a contractor arrangement quietly starts functioning like employment.

We’ll also cover why templates can be risky if your agreement does not match how the relationship really operates, plus the superannuation piece that catches a lot of business owners off guard. If you’re hiring support, engaging freelancers or building a team in any way, this episode will help you spot the red flags early and know what to get sorted before it becomes a clean-up job.

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https://www.tmlegalatelier.com.au/rise-up-in-business-podcast/the-independent-contractor-discussion-you-need-to-have

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