Contractor or employee?

Contractors generally set their own fees, use their own equipment, choose their hours and can work for more than one client. Describing an employee as a contractor to avoid paying legal minimums is called sham contracting, and it is against the law unless the employer can prove they reasonably believed the person was a contractor.

• Read any agreement before you sign, keep a copy, and do not feel pressured to sign. If you do, call the Fair Work Infoline on 13 13 94.

SourceFair Work Ombudsman — international students fact sheet