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Employee vs Contractor: Avoiding Costly Mistakes in Your NZ Business | LegalVision

Subscribe to LegalVision’s YouTube channel:    / @legalvisionlaw   Sign up for our business newsletter to receive updates on our upcoming webinars and legal news: https://lglv.sn/newsletter-nz Receive a free legal health check to assess your business’ legal needs: https://lglv.sn/legal-health-check-nz As an employer, it’s essential to understand the difference between an employee and a contractor and to classify them correctly. Getting this wrong can cost your business thousands in penalties, back payments, and legal disputes. To help you protect your business and build the right team structure, Jessica Prebble (Senior Associate) discusses: why classification matters; the legal tests in New Zealand for determining worker status; when it makes sense to engage a contractor vs hire an employee; and practical risk management strategies: best practices for drafting agreements and managing the relationship. About Jessica Prebble Jess is a Senior Associate at LegalVision New Zealand, specialising in dispute resolution and employment. She has worked in multiple jurisdictions, including Australia and the United Kingdom, and acted for clients in a variety of industries. Visit legalvision.co.nz or call 0800 005 570 to get in touch with our team. 00:00 Intro 01:52 Employee vs Contractor: Key Differences 06:01 The Leota Test 07:43 Why This Matters: The Risks and Costs 11:53 New Gateway Test for Contractor Status 20:29 Red and Green Flags 23:02 Getting it Right and Key Takeaways 32:38 Q&A ***** STAY CONNECTED WITH US ***** To access more legal information videos to help you run your business, subscribe to our channel:    / @legalvisionlaw   AU WEBSITE ➡ https://legalvision.com.au NZ WEBSITE ➡ https://legalvision.co.nz UK WEBSITE ➡ https://legalvision.co.uk X ➡ https://x.com/LegalVision_law FACEBOOK ➡   / legalvision   LINKEDIN ➡   / legalvision-group   INSTAGRAM ➡   / legalvision_law   TIKTOK ➡   / legalvision.law   Request a consultation by visiting our website or emailing us at reply@legalvision.co.nz The information provided in this video is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. While we aim to provide accurate and up-to-date content, laws and regulations may vary, and the information may not apply to your specific circumstances. We encourage you to contact us for a free consultation so we can provide advice specific to your circumstances.