Do I have to do this?  It depends. Some independent contractors are entitled to super. If they are, you need to collect their super details so you can make contributions. You need to get these details before their first invoice so you can pay super at the same time as you pay their invoice.

Learn more about:

• who gets super
• getting the super details you need for making super payments

Do I have to do this?  This depends on whether you want the independent contractor to follow them. It’s unreasonable to expect an independent contractor to follow your policies if they don’t know about them. 

You should tell independent contractors which workplace policies affect them, make sure they can access them, and make sure they know who to ask if they have questions.

But remember: Independent contractors are not employees, so your policies may apply to them in a different way.  

Learn more about workplace policies

WHS inductions explain how work health and safety is managed at the workplace.

Do I have to do this?  Yes. Under work health and safety (WHS) laws, businesses and organisations have a duty to provide a safe workplace for workers, including independent contractors. This includes specific obligations to provide work health and safety induction, training and supervision.

Learn more about:

• work health and safety inductions
• making sure your workers know how to work safely and other Safety essentials

Unacceptable workplace behaviour inductions explain your expectations about standards of behaviour.   

Do I have to do this? No – but it is an important action for helping you meet your legal obligation to prevent unacceptable and unlawful behaviours from occurring. 

Learn more about:

• unacceptable behaviour inductions
• making sure your workers understand the behaviours you expect of them and other Respect and inclusion essentials

Child safety inductions explain what child safety means and what the rules and standards are when interacting with children and young people. They are for any independent contractor who will, or could reasonably, work with children or young people. 

Do I have to do this?  No – but it can significantly help you meet your legal obligations to create a safe workplace for children and young people. If you have children or young people in your workplace, we strongly recommend it. 

Learn how to train workers about child safety