Navigating the Contractor-Employee Divide
Have you ever felt confused about differentiating whether someone is actually an employee, as opposed to a contractor?
Course Summary
This course examines the distinction between employees and contractors in New Zealand, including the current legal tests, as well as the proposed "Gateway Test". It looks as what of implications of getting it wrong, as well as covers schedular payments and obligations for payers, contractors and non-residents.
There is a training video and workbook as well as real life case law included in this course.
Learning outcome
- Differentiate between employees and contractors using the appropriate tests
- Recognize when you are getting it wrong.
- Know when to engage contractors appropriately.
- Describe and calculate schedular payments, including GST impacts.
- Understand the obligations for both payers and contractors related to schedular payments.
You will have 30 days access to this training.
This course is included in The Fundamentals: Employment Essentials course which you can view here
If you looking to purchase the full NZ Payroll Essentials Training Suite, the discounted 3-course package with the weekly live Q&A mentoring, please click here.
Course Curriculum
Di Crawford Errington
Di Crawford-Errington is a Master Bookkeeper, NZPPA Certified Payroll Leader, and President of the Institute of Certified NZ Bookkeepers. She founded Ontrack Bookkeeping over 23 years ago to support small businesses with practical, real-world financial guidance. Through the Small Business Training Hub and The Ontrack Group, Di shares tools and insights to help entrepreneurs understand their numbers and build businesses they love.
