The rise in flexible work arrangements has led to increasing challenges in defining the employee-contractor distinction. This session will provide guidance on mitigating risks when engaging with independent contractors, and on determining the true nature of a working relationship.  

• Understanding the key factors that define an employment vs contractor relationship
• Lessons from Arachchige v Rasier New Zealand Ltd & Uber BV [2020], E Tū Incorporated v Rasier Operations BV [2022] and Collaine v Kiril Ltd [2023]
• What are the wider implications of recent court decisions for the gig economy? 
• Potential changes the Act Party is proposing for the Employment Relations Act