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Author Stewart, Andrew (Andrew John), 1959- author

Title Independent contractors : a practical guide / Andrew Stewart and Piper Alderman
Published North Syndey, N.S.W. CCH Australia 2013
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Description 1 online resource (xii, 236 pages)
Contents Independent contracting: the how and the why -- Independent contractor or employee? the common law -- The prohibitions on "sham contracting" -- Deeming provisions and the effect of the Independent Contractors Act -- Industrial instruments and independent contractors -- Hiring contractors: the general law of contract -- Managing and terminating contracting arrangements -- Remedies for breach of contract -- Unfair contracts -- The Australian consumer law -- Discrimination and victimisation -- Safety first: work health and safety laws -- Who pays when accidents happen? -- Information control: intellectual property rights, confidentiality and privacy -- Controlling competition -- Taxation and superannuation -- Parental leave -- Industry-specific rules -- Regulating contractors: what does the future hold?
Summary "Written by the Employment Relations team at Piper Alderman, including renowned IR authority Professor Andrew Stewart, this book explains the significance of having work done by independent contractors rather than employees, the legal rules that apply, and the risks associated with "sham contracting". The book also provides an overview of the laws that regulate contracting arrangements, including the Independent Contractors Act, the Fair Work Act provisions on sham contracting, and legislation on matters such as tax, superannuation, workplace safety, competition and discrimination."--Publisher's website
Notes Description based upon print version of record
Includes index
Part of the CCH Online Library on the IntelliConnect online information platform
Title from CCH Online Store page (viewed August 13, 2013)
Mode of access: Internet via the World Wide Web
Subject Independent contractors -- Legal status, laws, etc. -- Australia.
Form Electronic book
Author CCH Australia Limited, issuing body
Piper Alderman (Firm), author
ISBN 9781922042873
Other Titles Independent contractors : a practical guide (Online)