Distinguishing between a contract of service (employee) and a contract for services (independent contractor) is vital in determining workers rights, and the obligations owed by their employers. Sometimes it is not clear whether a person is an employee or an independent contractor, which can lead to disputes between workers and employers. This essay discusses how to distinguish between a contract of service and a contract for services by looking at the intention of the parties …showed first 75 words of 1919 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1919 total…Contracts Act, clearly expressed contractual intentions of the parties prevailed over all other considerations whereas section 6 of the Employment Relations Act directs the Employment Court and Authority to “determine the real nature of the relationship.” Lastly, it is important that it is distinguished between a contract of service and a contract for services to know what rights each individual worker is entitled to which will avoid any confusion in the future of the workers employment.