Contractor compliance checklist

Please use this checklist to evaluate whether a new hire should be classified as a contractor or as an employee.

When engaging workers overseas, organisations generally remunerate staff in one of two ways: as contractors or as full-time employees. Misclassifying someone who ought to be an employee as a contractor can expose your company to significant penalties. This checklist is intended to help you manage contractor relationships and safeguard your business.

The steps below will help you identify potential issues prior to extending an offer. You will find practical approaches and strategic guidance to help minimise risk, all drawn from Remote’s HR and employment law specialists.