Checklist for Contractor compliance

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

When you hire international staff, you will normally compensate your team in one of two ways: as contractors or as full-time employees. Misclassifying an individual as a contractor when they should be in an employee relationship can expose your company to significant legal and financial risk. This checklist is intended to help you manage contractor relationships and safeguard your business.

The steps below will help you identify potential problem areas before you make an offer. You will find practical measures and considered guidance to help you minimise risk, all drawn from Remote’s HR and employment law experts.