| Description |
vii, 142 pages ; 23 cm |
| Contents |
1. Independent contracting: the how and the why -- 2. Independent contractor or employee? The common law -- 3. The new prohibitions on "sham contracting" -- 4. Deeming provisions and the effect of the Independent Contractors Act -- 5. Industrial instruments and independent contractors -- 6. Hiring contractors: the general law of contract -- 7. Managing and terminating contracting arrangements -- 8. Remedies for breach of contract -- 9. Unfair contracts -- 10. Trade practices and fair trading legislation -- 11. Discrimination and victimisation -- 12. Safety first: OHS laws -- 13. Who pays when accidents happen? -- 14. Information control: intellectual property rights, confidentiality and privacy -- 15. Taxation and superannuation -- 16. industry-specific rules -- 17. Regulating contractors: what does the future hold? |
| Summary |
This book explains the new Independent Contractors Act, how it varies from previous legislation, what its implications are and key timelines.The book is for lawyers, accountants, HR and OHS managers dealing with contractors and their employment-related issues |
| Notes |
Includes index |
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"Book code: 34095A" |
| Subject |
Australia. Independent Contractors Act, 2006
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Independent contractors -- Legal status, laws, etc. -- Australia.
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| Author |
Australia.
Independent Contractors Act, 2006
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Piper Alderman.
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| ISBN |
1921223324 |
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9781921223327 paperback |
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