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YOUR OFFSHORE STAFF MAYBE “EMPLOYEES” UNDER AUSTRALIAN LAW

A recent Fair Work Commission ruling found a Philippines based worker was an employee, not a contractor — exposing the firm to unfair dismissal and back-pay claims.

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Learn how to de-risk your offshore team

TalentBridge provides compliant offshore workforce solutions for Australian businesses. This information is general only and not legal advice. The Fair Work Commission’s Pascua v Doessel Group case highlights potential risk areas for offshore contractor arrangements.

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