What are my entitlements?
Superannuation
Some independent contractors are entitled to receive superannuation. If you are not covered by employee contributions, you may choose to arrange your own super contributions.
Leave and redundancy
Unlike employees, independent contractors are not entitled to a minimum rate of pay or conditions such as annual leave, sick leave and redundancy entitlements. Your fees are a matter for negotiation between yourself and your hirer.
Occupational Health & Safety laws
As an independent contractor, you are entitled to a safe and healthy workplace and are required to comply with the duties set out in the Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) Acts for your state or territory.
Workers compensation insurance
As an independent contractor, you may not be entitled to compensation unless you have arranged your own accident protection insurance.
What to do...
- See the Independent contractors page on the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research website.
- Visit our superannuation page for more information about your super obligations.
- Find out your hirer's superannuation obligations on the Tax Office website.
- Read our information on unfair or sham contracts.
- Find your state or territory OH&S Act.
- Read our information on OH&S and workers compensation.
- Find information on independent contracting in your state or territory.
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the Australian Government's principal website for business information and resources.
