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Contract Work Posted by Alice - 11:06 PM 28.07.10
I work for an industry partner to one of the leading telecommunications companies, in an outbound call centre environment. Everyone in the centre is forced to work as a contractor with an ABN. I have been advised by an outsider that in this type of work, you must be an employee and not a contractor. This current arrangement means there is no superannuation or tax paid, and this huge company gets out of having to comply with safety and compensation programs. What is the actual law regarding contractors working in an office environment in the telecommunications industry?
Unions Australia answered on: 29.07.2010

Posted by Helpline 1300 486 466 - 12:23 PM 29.07.10

There are certain factors which determine whether someone is working as a contractor or an employee. The Fair Work Act makes it an offence for an employer to enter into a sham contracting arrangement; that is to disguise an employment relationship as an independent contracting arrangement. We’d really like to talk to you to get a clearer picture of your situation and through that what courses of action you might be able to take. Could you please call us on our toll free number 1300 486 3466? We’re open from 9am (EST) Monday to Thursday and from 9am to 4.30pm on Friday.

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