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Checklist for contractor compliance

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

When you hire international staff, payments are commonly made either to contractors or to full-time employees. Misclassifying someone who should be an employee can expose your organisation to significant liabilities. This checklist will help you oversee contractor arrangements and safeguard your business.

The steps provided will help you identify possible issues before extending an offer. You will find pragmatic measures and strategic guidance to minimise risk, all contributed by Remote’s HR and employment law specialists.

  • Important information about penalties for misclassification
  • How misclassification can create unexpected liabilities
  • Critical questions to reduce the risk of misclassification
  • Specialist guidance to simplify contractor management

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