By: Kimberly Smith In a recent ruling, Merrifield v Canada (Attorney General), 2019 ONCA 205, the Court of Appeal reversed a lengthy trial court decision that boldly created a free-standing…
Don’t Judge a Book by its Cover: The Emergence of the Dependent Contractor (Part 2)
By: Chris Justice Historically, the law in Canada has used the word “employee” as an entry to coverage, employing the difference between an employee and an independent contractor. [1] As…
Don’t Judge a Book by its Cover: The Emergence of the Dependent Contractor (Part 1)
By: Chris Justice Not long ago, it was the norm for individuals to work for a single employer across their entire career, enjoying all the benefits associated with long-term employment…