Legal advice, guides and contractor information
As a contractor you will be signing a variety of contracts ranging from simple NDA to multi page contracts with covenents that could effect your future. It's always wise to take legal advice; within this section of Contractors.co.nz we talk about issues that effect both the contractor and the employer. You can also discuss legal issues with other contractors in the contractor directory under the legal section
Are you legally bound?Both parties should always research thier requirements, understand the commitment they are giving and know thier contractual obligations seriously. if you need good legal advice, you can find providers within the Contractors Directory under the legal section. Contractor resources - legal sectionEmployment contract Terms of popular contractor contracts discussed, legal terms shown in plain english. Great if you are about to sign your contract and have some questions about legal terms. Fixed term contract - Defines the differences between a fixed term and standard contract Temporary employment Temping can change your life, open new career doorways, how do you get started though? and what do recruitment agencies do, this article gives an insight to maximise your temping career. How contracting works Temping, contracting and freelancing - The differences explained at contractors.co.nz Taking on agency staff What is effective temp recruitment and how do you select the right recruitment agency? Hiring full or part time staff Employer guidelines discussed, what is best practice and the employers responsibilities. Taking on contractors Legal implications of taking on contractors, is your business ready? Am I legally classed as self employed? provides the answer to questions new contractors or temps often need to find Discrimination in the work place How an employer can prevent discrimination in the work place Recruiting contractors and interviewing How to recruit contract staff, and plan your recruitment, an insight into contractor recruitment for employers
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