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It’s important to understand and identify the legal status of workers who are not employees, and to understand the extent of your organisation’s obligations to and potential liability for those workers.

Answer the following questions to find out if your organisation meets or could meet the requirements for a trust or charitable trust board. If you answer any of the questions with “No” or “Unsure”, make it a priority to find out the relevant information as soon as possible.

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Do you know which workers in your organisation are considered to be volunteers?

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Do you understand what obligations you owe to your volunteers?

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Do you understand your potential liability for the actions of your volunteers?

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Have you checked whether any special licences or permits are required for your volunteers’ roles?

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Do you know the rules governing reimbursement of volunteer expenses?

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Are you aware of the ACC entitlements of volunteers?

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Do you know which workers in your organisation are considered to be independent contractors?

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Do you understand what obligations you owe to your contractors?

Learn more: People - Volunteers, employees and contractors, Health and safety
Do you understand your potential liability for the actions of your contractors?

Learn more: People - Volunteers, employees and contractors


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