I am often asked by my clients the following question: “am I an employee or independent contractor?” This is an issue that both employees and employers often struggle with in Ontario, but understanding the difference is important in any work arrangement. In our experience, workers are sometimes
Changes to the Ontario Employment Standards Act
In the world of employment law, the times they are a changin'. Once again, the Ontario government has announced major changes to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (the “ESA”), this time cutting back on many of the reforms that were made by the previous government. The ESA creates the minimum