Your business is taking off, and you are thinking of employing
someone. From establishing the fundamentals at the outset, to
ensuring a good working relationship and, if things go wrong,
parting the ways in an orderly fashion, these essential pointers
will stand your business in good stead to ensure a smooth working
relationship.
Establish the fundamentals
a. Think status – consider at the outset whether the
individual will be engaged as an employee or as a self-employed
person. Employment status is important for a number of reasons,
including the individual's tax position and legal rights.
Certain important statutory rights (for example, the right not to
be unfairly dismissed and the right to maternity leave and pay)
apply only to employees.
