DH did 3 days work as a brickies labourer 2 weeks ago. It was as a subbie and the job didn't work out, but he hasn't been paid yet. the boss keeps saying for DH to bring his ABN and an invoice with his full name and address, contact number, hours worked etc. We have no clue what this is and had no clue we had to do this. I guess DH assumed that because he was arriving and leaving the job site on bosses instructions (just like a normal job) that the boss would already have this info. I thought an invoice was for when you do independent work for someone so we are a little confused.
So what exactly is this "invoice" he is talking about? He is very vague in txt msg to my DH.
No 100 percent, but as a subbie (subcontract) that means that you are self employed, which means you have your own business information and insurances. he would need this invoice (you can buy a pad at the supermarket or newsagents that you just fill in your details is. Name, address, license number, Abn, details of work performed and hours etc) and give that to the boss. They can then process it and pay it. Pretty sure they need a paperwork trail for tax etc.
Oh ok. Do we need to specify pay? There was no pay rate discussed as yet. I have looked on the internet for an invoice template, but there are sooooooo many. I'm unsure which one because they all need a pay rate/money bit to be filled in.
The invoice should have how many hours he worked x his hourly rate. Must subbies have their own rate that they work for and its usually discussed before they start the job. If it has not been discussed then just put down what he charges per hour.
Does your Dh have an ABN?
If the boss asked your Dh to work as a subbie (sub contractor) then he would have assumed your dh would have an ABN and that you would give him an invoice (bill) for the amount per hour that your dh was charging to do the work. For example work 7 till 3 with a 15 minute smoko and a 1/2 hr lunch = 7.25 hrs @ $25 per hour = $181.25 x how ever many days he worked. Until you supply the boss with this invoice WITH AN ABN he won't pay you, as he will be unable to claim your Dh pay as a work expense.
You need to google how do I get an ABN? Apply for one online and get an invoice book form a newsagent.
A hand written invoice will suffice.
Your husband will be trading under his own name as a sole trader.
It should be pretty straightforward.
Please help :)
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