Pace Law FirmEtobicoke, ON · February 23, 2026Employee vs. Contractor in Ontario: Misclassification That Won’t Survive Scrutiny
Businesses often use contractor models for speed: quick onboarding, flexible hours, project-based work, and simplified payroll. The issue is that Ontario law does not treat labels as determinative. The question is whether the relationship functions, in substance, like employment.
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