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Employee or Contractor? New ATO Guidance

Navigate the Legal Landscape of Employment and Contracting with Expert Insights

Created byNicholas Parkinson
BeginnerUpdated May 11, 2024

What You'll Learn

  • check_circleIdentify Key Legal Principles: Understand the critical legal distinctions between employees and contractors as affirmed by recent high court decisions.
  • check_circleExamine Legislative Changes: Gain insights into the latest amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009 and how they impact employee and contractor classifications.
  • check_circleUnderstand Compliance Requirements: Learn about the ATO’s current compliance approaches, including the practical implications of TR 2023/4 and PCG 2023/2.
  • check_circleManage Legal Risks: Develop strategies to mitigate risks associated with misclassifying workers and learn effective dispute resolution techniques.

About This Course

This course delves into the recent shifts in how the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) differentiates between employees and contractors. Led by Nicholas Parkinson, a Senior Associate in Employment Law, participants will explore pivotal case law and legislative amendments that shape this critical area. This course offers a comprehensive analysis, helping businesses and legal professionals understand the implications of these classifications and ensure compliance with the latest legal standards.

Topics List

  1. Overview of Recent Case Law
  2. Amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009
  3. ATO’s Updated Compliance Approach
  4. Superannuation Concerns for Contractors
  5. Consequences of Misclassifying Workers
  6. Strategies for Managing Disputes

Course Content

1 activity • 1 videos • duration: 1h 20m

  • videocamEmployee or Contractor? New ATO Guidance
    Duration 80:12

Your Instructor

Nicholas Parkinson

Employment and Litigation Lawyer

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Nicholas has experience and acts in all State and Federal civil jurisdictions, including the Supreme Court of Western Australia and the Federal Court of Australia, and industrial tribunals and anti-discrimination commissions, including the Fair Work Commission and the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission. Nicholas also has experience acting in Royal Commissions and inquiries, having previously been the Solicitor Assisting the Inquiry into the City of Perth where he appeared as Counsel Assisting the Inquiry. Nicholas advises on and acts in matters involving: termination of employment, including claims for unfair dismissal, breach of contract and contraventions of general protections; statutory employment rights and obligations, including under the  Fair Work Act 2009  (Cth) and superannuation legislation; misconduct and investigations, including fraud, theft and sexual harassment; whistleblowers, including the whistleblower protections under the  Corporations Act 2001  (Cth); restraints of trade and confidential information; general commercial and shareholder disputes, including claims for breach of contract, misleading and deceptive conduct and for oppression under  Corporations Act 2001  (Cth).

Credit Information

Professional development requirements vary by profession, country, and regulatory body. Before enrolling, review the course details and confirm that the content, learning format, and any listed credits meet your specific requirements. You are responsible for confirming eligibility with your regulator or professional association and keeping the records required for reporting.

What Students Are Saying

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243 reviews
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    Vinod S.
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    Great content

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    Gregor V.
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    Good thanks

  • AB
    Ambrish B.
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    WELL PRESENTED

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    David A.
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    Very worthwhile listen

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