One of the most significant mistakes a business owner can make when it comes to engaging a worker is classifying that worker incorrectly. Many business owners are aware that misclassifying an employee as an independent contractor can come with heavy repercussions, including being held liable for the various statutory deductions that should be made forContinue reading “The Price of Termination – Dependent Contractors in the Workplace”
The Potter Decision – When an Administrative Suspension Goes Too Far
The Potter Decision – When an Administrative Suspension Goes Too Far By Alisha Parmar and Shafik Bhalloo The Potter Decision – When an Administrative Suspension Goes Too Far Constructive dismissal is a fascinating concept for employment lawyers, employees, and employers alike. When an employer is found to have “constructively dismissed” an employee, itContinue reading “The Potter Decision – When an Administrative Suspension Goes Too Far”
Common or Associated Employer Determination: What does this mean for you?
Common or Associated Employer Determination: Businesses engaged in a single undertaking may, in the interest of minimizing their legal risk or tax planning, conduct their business using separate legal entities. For example, a business may hold its assets in one corporate entity but hire and pay employees using a separate corporate entity that does notContinue reading “Common or Associated Employer Determination: What does this mean for you?”