In the recent case Mohamed v. Information Systems Architects Inc., the Ontario Court of Appeal determined that the appellant company failed to exercise its termination rights under an Independent Consulting Agreement (ICA) in good faith. As a result, they were liable to pay to the independent contractor (respondent) the amount owing for the remainder of…
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OMHRA Winter ECHO Newsletter Features Articles by Stephanie Jeronimo and Julia Nanos
The Winter 2018 issue of OMHRA’s ECHO newsletter features two articles by Hicks Morley lawyers Stephanie Jeronimo and Julia Nanos. “Bill 148 Is Now the Law – Make Sure You’re Prepared!” and “Revisiting the Boundaries Between Employee and Contractor Status”…
Setting up Shop in Canada? What U.S. Employers Need to Know About Canadian Human Rights Law
While Canada and the United States are alike in many respects, there are a few key differences in human rights law that U.S. employers should be aware of if you are considering buying, selling or operating a business in Canada.
Benefits Canada Publishes an Article by Nadine Zacks
An article by Hicks Morley’s Nadine Zacks was published in the August 8, 2012 edition of Benefits Canada. In the article entitled, “Benefits laws for independent contractors,” Nadine discusses the distinction between an independent contractor and an employee and the various factors the courts will consider in making this determination. View Article
Small Biz Advisor Publishes an Article by Nadine Zacks
An article by Hicks Morley’s Nadine Zacks was published in the May 22, 2012 edition of Small Biz Advisor. In the article entitled, “Benefits for independent contractors: a legal perspective,” Nadine discusses the distinction between an independent contractor and an employee and the various factors the courts will consider in making this determination. View Article