Types of employment and subcontracting
Employers need the right mix of employment arrangements to suit their business needs.
There are a number of employment arrangements available, including:
- full time employment;
- part time employment;
- casual employment;
- fixed term or contract employment;
- apprenticeships;
- traineeships; and
- probationary work.
A brief explanation of these arrangements is available in the Types of employment publication [pdf, 335 KB].
Call Wageline on 1300 655 266 for further information on the different types of employment arrangements.
Subcontracting
Subcontractors are not employees. There are distinct differences between the two arrangements.
The law treats subcontractors and employees differently, and it can prove very costly if employers get it wrong.
Whether an individual is an employee or a subcontractor is determined by the nature of the arrangement. A brief explanation of the differences between the two arrangements is available in the Subcontractor or employee publication [pdf, 91.5 KB].
Call Wageline on 1300 655 266 for further information on this issue.