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    Thanks, but this all sounds rather insane. I just need a helper tor three weeks. Why does it really matter how to call such helper? Why does one need half a degree or more in labour affairs to just give someone a job for a few weeks?
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    It's not about what you "call" them. It's about how you contract them. Employment contracts are subject to different legal and taxation responsibilities than commercial contracts.

    Per my previous post, if you contract someone as an employee (even if only for a few weeks) then you need to comply with the relevant labour laws (which are complex) in addition to any applicable employees tax. If you contract them as an independent contractor then you don't need to comply with those laws or taxation responsibilities.

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    Once again looking at the negatives and complicating a simple matter !!

    It's quite simple - hire them for a specific job for a fixed period

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    Quote Originally Posted by Greig Whitton View Post
    There is an important legal difference between employing a worker and contracting a freelancer.

    If you employ someone (even if only on a temporary basis), then you need to comply with the labour laws and any applicable employees tax responsibilities. In particular, you need to pay close attention to the new regulations for non-permanent employees that were recently introduced since there are potential severe risks (e.g. the possibility of temporary employment being "converted" into permanent employment).

    If you contract a freelancer, you do not need to comply with any labour laws and don't need to worry about employees tax (provided that they are actually an independent contractor and not deemed to be an employee). You and your freelancer are simply bound by the terms of your contract / agreement (which can mean much fewer headaches).

    Both approaches have pros and cons. However, if I was planning to pay someone to perform work on a temporary and remote basis, then I would seriously consider sub-contracting over employment.

    The distinction between an employee and an independent contractor is assessed on a case by case basis, but key factors include:

    * The intention of the contracting parties (i.e. whether you and the person who you hire intended an employment or independent relationship)
    * The extent to which the person you hire is economically dependent on your work (i.e. whether they have other clients and income streams)
    * The scope of autonomy and control (e.g. whether the person you hire must work specific hours and at your premises or not)
    * The extent to which the person you hire uses your resources (e.g. computer) or has their own
    That is quite insightful.
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    Quote Originally Posted by HR Solutions View Post
    Once again looking at the negatives and complicating a simple matter !!

    It's quite simple - hire them for a specific job for a fixed period
    I understand it is a temporary work-from-home job, lasting 3 weeks? I am interested.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bamagirl1 View Post
    I understand it is a temporary work-from-home job, lasting 3 weeks? I am interested.

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