As a doctor in private practice, your focus is on your patients - not legal complexities. But with new changes to the Fair Work Act, understanding your classification as an employee or contractor is more important than ever. Getting it wrong could have serious financial and legal consequences.
Join legal expert Ann-Maree for a free, 30-minute webinar designed specifically for busy medical professionals. We'll walk you through the key changes, so you can confidently understand your rights, responsibilities, and how to stay compliant.
Whether you're just starting to think about private practice or have been running one for years, this session is for you. We'll explore how these legal developments might impact your contract arrangements, tax obligations, and entitlements - all in clear, simple language.
In this session, we will:
- Define the difference: we'll clarify the legal distinction between an employee and a contractor following the 2025 updates.
- Explain the new test: understand what the new "whole of relationship" test means for you and your practice.
- Unpack key factors: we'll look at the specific factors that determine your status, from financial risk to your level of control.
- Connect to your practice: we'll show you the real-world impact on your superannuation, leave, tax, and insurance.
- Demystify the opt-out: for high-income contractors, we'll explain how the new opt-out provision works.
Leave this session with clear, actionable insights that will help you ensure your arrangements are set up correctly, giving you peace of mind and protection.
