What are the advantages of working as a Contractor instead of as an Employee?
With Health Staffing International, you may work as a Contractor instead of as an Employee. In accordance with instructions from the Canada Revenue Agency, our company must still act as a ‘remitter’ for your EI and CPP, however as a self-employed contractor, you are responsible for remitting your taxes. The principle advantage is that your place of work is your own home. You may deduct the costs of getting to each work assignment (including vehicle depreciation, insurance, and maintenance). This factor alone is worth several thousand dollars to many of our staff. Many other costs directly related to your work with our agency become eligible deductions: e.g. telephone, pager, fax, and computer equipment, attendance at conferences and workshops, etc.
