Improperly classifying an employee as an independent contractor may have significant legal consequences for an employer.
Read More...The Superior Court and Court of Appeal considered the wrongful dismissal claim of a contractor who later became an employee.
Many workers are unaware of their rights and may be vulnerable to employers who might classify them in such a way as to limit their compensation.
The question of whether a worker is considered to be an employee has significant implications on the rights and obligations of both employers and empl Read More...
Stewart v. DIGI Canada Inc. – Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench – November 2, 2007 The termination of a fixed-term employment contract by the emplo Read More...
Slepenkova v. Ivanov – Ontario Superior Court of Justice – July 26, 2007 Despite a written agreement which indicates that an individual is an inde Read More...