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Things every contractor should knowThings every contractor should know

Find out the difference between an employee and a contractor. Where do you sit?

Sham contractsSham contracts

Employers disguising employment as a contracting arrangement - know what to look out for.

The 3-year transitional periodThe transitional period

State / territory laws for contractors and their principals and the reform opt-in agreements that waive these laws.

Workplace inspectionsWorkplace inspections

The powers of Fair Work Inspectors when it comes to contractors.

The new Fair Work SystemThe new Fair Work system

Find out about the new system, what it is and what it means to employers, employees and contractors alike.

Fact sheets & toolsFact sheets & tools

Fact sheets, Best Practice Guides and useful links.