BU231 Lecture Notes - Independent Contractor, Wrongful Dismissal, Constructive Dismissal
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Relationship of employer and employee: relationship of employer and employee is established by a contract that gives one party, the employer, the authority to direct and control the work of another party, additional terms are implied relating to. Never start in position of strength as employee, laws are designed to protect you: terms of contract. Job description (from hr: provides standard against which to evaluate your performance. Use of time (by the hr. ) vs. Risk of profit or loss (full liability for contractor) Exclusivity and duration: employees can only work for one business, often for an indefinite time, contractors are gone when contract is complete. Source deductions and expenses: employer takes of ei, cpp, contract may state nature of relationship, distinction is important as it affects agency and vicarious liability. When a firm undertakes work as an independent contractor, any liabilities that it incurs are almost entirely its own.