
Independent Contractor vs. Employee in Ontario: Have You Been Misclassified?
Your contract may call you an independent contractor, but that does not necessarily determine your legal status. When assessing independent contractor and employee relationships in Ontario, courts consider how the working arrangement operates in practice. Misclassification can prevent workers from receiving statutory rights, protections and compensation they may be legally entitled to. Why Worker Classification...
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