✅ Resource Centre Guide
Contractor Onboarding Checklist
A staged checklist for onboarding a new contractor without weeks of document chasing, from due diligence to the first monthly compliance review.
Reviewed 19 September 2026. The four Labour Codes came into force on 21 November 2025, and Central Rules were notified in May 2026. State rules are still being notified. Thresholds and procedures below reflect the Central position; confirm your state's status before acting. This guide is general information, not legal advice.
Before you engage
Decide whether to proceed at all.
Document collection
Collect once, in one place.
Worker verification
Every worker on site should be verifiable.
Site induction
Safe and informed from day one.
First 30 days
Confirm the paperwork matches reality.
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