010 448 7273There are various ways to contract services, namely through an employment arrangement or an independent contractor relationship. Here are some important:
Contract of Employment | Independent contractor |
The object of the contract is to render personal services. | The object of the contract is to perform a specified work or produce a specified result. |
The employee must perform services personally. | The independent contractor may usually perform through others. |
The employer may choose when to make use of the services of the employee. | The independent contractor must perform work (or produce a result) within the period fixed by the contract. |
The employee is obliged to perform the lawful commands and instructions of the employer. | The independent contractor is subservient to the contract, not under the supervision or control of the employer. |
The contract terminates on the death of the employee. | The contract does not necessarily terminate on the death of the contractor. |
The contract terminates on the expiry of a period of service in the contract. | The contract terminates on the completion of work or the production of a specified result. |
It is crucial that employers are aware of their obligations to comply with them. We assist employers in complying with their legal obligations.
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