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Employment status (worker, employee, self-employed, director or contractor) affects employment rights and employer responsibilities in the workplace
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The template Short Form Contract is primarily for below-threshold, low value, non-complex goods and services. It can also be used for above-threshold non-complex goods and services, where appropriate
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This page brings together the Core Terms, Award Form and Schedules that make up the Mid-Tier Contract for medium value, non-complex goods and services.
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