The Latest in Industrial Relation News:
Contractor and an Employee: 14 Ways to Tell the Difference

In today’s Workplace Bulletin:

  • How to make sure you don’t discriminate against independent contractors
  • 14 ways to tell the difference between a contractor and an employee

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The Latest in Industrial Relation News:
Migration Laws Have Changed…Again!

Dear Reader,

Recently, there have been a number of changes to Migration laws which means – yep, you guessed it! – you now have a number of new obligations.

Check out Charles’ article below to find out what you must now prove to the DIAC before they will approve your application to become a 457 visa sponsor.

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The Latest in Industrial Relation News:
6 Things You Must Prove Before You Can Become a 457 Visa Sponsor

In order to be approved as a business sponsor of a 457 visa holder, you must be able to establish to the DIAC (Department of Immigration and Citizenship) that:

  1. Your business is actively and lawfully operating in Australia or lawfully operating overseas (i.e. you will need to provide proof of registration and business activities).
  2. You are complying with training benchmarks such as spending a certain amount of money on training (if your business is operating in Australia).
  3. Your business has a strong commitment to employing local labour and has non-discriminatory employment practices.
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