Checklist for Contractor compliance

Use this checklist to decide whether a new hire should be engaged as a contractor or treated as an employee.

When hiring people overseas, payments are generally made either to contractors or to full-time employees. Misclassifying someone who ought to be an employee can expose your business to significant risk. This checklist is intended to help you manage contractor relationships and protect your organisation.

These steps highlight possible red flags before you make an offer. You'll get practical actions and strategic guidance to minimise risk, all drawn from Remote’s HR and employment law specialists.