When is it preferable to engage an Employee rather than a Contractor?

As it is far easier for a business to engage a Contractor than an Employee, you may be wondering, “Why bother with employees at all?” With an Employee you have the magical word: Control!

Do you need an employee or a contractor?

Q: Do you need an employee or a contractor?

In New Zealand you can engage people to work for you in two main ways: you can choose between Employees and Contractors. But many small businesses aren’t clear on the difference, and why sometimes it may be preferable to hire a Contractor rather than an Employee, and vice versa.