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title: Do I need to pay my workers public holiday rates?
description: All workers on Mycare are independent contractors. This means employment legislation, including payment for public holidays and other types of leave, doesn't apply.
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# Do I need to pay my workers public holiday rates?

## All workers on Mycare are independent contractors. This means employment legislation, including payment for public holidays and other types of leave, doesn't apply.

All workers on Mycare are independent contractors. This means legislation around payment for public holidays doesn't apply, and visits booked on a public holiday will be at the normal agreed contracted rate.

However, it's worth mentioning that there's room for negotiation. While the default stance is that public holiday rates aren't applicable, contractors and clients can still discuss the possibility of adjusting rates for work conducted on these days. It's within the contractor's right to propose a public holiday rate or to negotiate not working on these days altogether.

It's essential for both parties to understand their rights and obligations. Just as the contractor has the legal right to negotiate rates or choose not to work on public holidays, the client also has the legal freedom to decline changes to the agreed-upon rate and opt for the contractor not to work on those days.

 

Please check out this handy guide on the differences between contractors and employees: [Employee vs Contractor- Know the difference](https://www.otago.ac.nz/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/315273/employee-vs-contractor-know-the-difference-666833.pdf)

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