COMM231 Chapter Notes - Chapter 20-21: Independent Contractor, Employment Contract, Wrongful Dismissal
14 Feb 2016
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Chapter 20 & 21 the employment relationship. There is a large amount of material here for one class. We want to introduce you to some basic concepts that will useful for you either as employee or employer. It will not hurt you to read through this material and this is what we will expect you to focus one. The difference between an employee and independent contractor. Why it is important for a business to distinguish between the two. What steps can be taken to ensure an independent contractor does not become an employee inadvertently. What laws apply to employment relationship and what is the difference between the common law rules, labour law and statutory protections for employees. What you may/may not ask and do the hiring process, particularly in terms of avoiding discriminatory practices which may be in breach human rights legislation. What is meant by the duty to accommodate which usually arises once a person has.
