A Licensed ODCO® Agency At A Glance

Legal

Operates in compliance with the ODCO® High Court ruling of 1991.

Operation

Three parties exist - the independent contractor, the agency, and the business/organisation.
The contractor has a contract with the agency to supply work services.
The Agency supplies the contractor to the business on a daily basis.
The business has the right to "direct" the work.
The business pays the agency one fee.
The Agency pays the contractor and administers all statutory obligations related to personal administration.
The system is voluntary by all parties.
The contractor is paid above "award" rates and receives higher pay for quality work.

Commercial Benefits

Business can respond to fluctuating demands for staffing.
Award restrictions on business operations are eliminated.
Contractors are independent business people with a business attitude to work.
Enables increased pay according to marker forces (through their productivity).
Businesses can outsource personnel administration.

Government Authorities

Agency contracting is recognised by the Australian Tax Office, Workcover and Payroll Tax authorities.

Implementation

Easiest in new worksites ("greenfields").
Is currently being done in existing worksites.

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