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Contractor vs. employee NZ: What’s the difference?
A guide for employers and employees
Last updated: 3 October 2024
Employees
Work for someone else’s business
Independent contractors
Are self-employed and sell their services to other businesses
In a nutshell
Employee vs. independent contractor test
Intention test
Intention isn't the only thing that determines whether you're a contractor or an employee.
Control vs. Independence test
Integration test
Economic reality test
Contrators have more independance than employees usually.
Government to change independent contractor laws
What if I’ve been wrongly hired as a contractor?
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