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Frequently Asked Questions

What documents are required prior to commencing my contract and receiving payment?

If you are a Pty Ltd Company contractor we will require the following documents prior to making your first payment:

  • Signed copy of your contract

  • Completed copy of your CMPeople personal details form, which will include your company banking details

  • Copy of your Workers Compensation Certificate

  • Copy of your Professional Indemnity (PI) and Public Liability (PL) Insurance Certificate

  • Copy of your company certificate of incorporation

  • Valid ABN and ACN numbers 

If you are a PAYG contractor we will require the following documents prior to making your first payment:

  • Signed copy of your contract

  • Completed copy of your CMPeople personal details form, which will include your personal banking and super annuation details

  • Completed and signed copy of your Tax File Declaration form

  • Completed and signed copy of your Choice of Superannuation form

Do I require PI and PL insurance?

It is a legal requirement for CMPeople to ensure that all Pty Ltd Company contractors have PI and PL insurance in place prior to the commencement of their contract.  If you do not have PI and PL insurance in place, CMPeople can provide cover under our insurance policy for a nominal fee. Please contact your CMPeople representative may you wish to discuss PI and PL insurance. 

What is my payment cycle?

All CMPeople contractors are paid on a 4 or 5 week pay cycle upon submission of timesheets.  Our payroll cycle is in line with a 4/4/5 calendar which refers to the last Sunday in every month when our billing cycle ends.  This means that some pay cycles will be 4 weeks and some will be 5 weeks . 

How do I record time I have worked?

CMPeople have an online timesheeting system that requires all contractors to complete their time on a weekly basis, this ensures payment will be processed on time according to the monthly 4/4/5 payroll cycle.  This system is web based and should be available to contractors as long as they have access to the internet. If you do not work for a period of time, but are still on contract, you are expected to record the non-working time against a non-billable code.

Please refer to the Timesheet Instructions which explains how to create timesheets and the business rules that apply to timesheet submissions and expense claims. 

There is also online help and training videos available on the OpenAir system itself. You will need to be logged on to access this material.

I am on a daily rate yet have not worked a full 8 hour day, what do I do? 

If you do not work for a period of time, but are still on contract, you are expected to record the non-working time against a non-billable code. 

Please refer the business rules under the timesheet section for detailed instructions.

I am planning on taking holidays or have taken sick or other leave, how do I fill in my timesheets?

Once again, you will be required to enter time against a non-billable code. Please refer the business rules under the timesheet section for detailed instructions.

Who do I need to inform if I am taking, or have taken leave?

Please discuss leave with your line manager on site at the client and advise your CMPeople representative of any upcoming leave approved by the client. Don’t hesitate to contact your CMPeople representative if you require advice in relation to applying for leave.

I am approaching the end of my contract, who do I contact to discuss the possibility of an extension?

 In most cases your CMPeople representative will begin conversations with the client and yourself 4 to 6 weeks prior to your contract end date. If you wish to enquire about a potential extension prior to this time, please contact your CMPeople representative.