Who is an employer?

In force

In this Act:

employer, in relation to a regulated activity—

(a)

means an entity for whom a person engages in the activity; and

(b)

includes an entity who—

(i)

in the course of business, arranges for the placement of a person in employment with others; and

(ii)

engages a person under a contract to perform work; and

(iii)

engages a worker to perform work as a volunteer for the person under an agreement (whether written or unwritten).

Examples—employer

1 principal contractor is an employer of a subcontractor

2 charitable organisation is an employer of a volunteer

3 religious organisation is an employer of a minister of religion

4 a registered NDIS provider is an employer of a person engaged in an NDIS activity

Note

Entity includes an unincorporated body and a person (including a person occupying a position) (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

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