WHAT INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS NEED TO KNOW on the Employment Law Show with employment lawyer Lior Samfiru. Discover your workplace rights and learn everything you need to know about employment law in Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta on Season 6 Episode 16 of the only employment law show on TV in Canada.

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0:00 - Intro

🔹 Drastic change in work schedule due to COVID-19 - 2:39
Due to the pandemic, my employer has decided to change their business model and as a result, my hours will change drastically from a day to night shift. Can my employer do this?
• Constructive dismissal: http://bit.ly/Constructive-Dismissal

📞 Asked to return in a contractor position - 7:53
Caller from http://bit.ly/Employment-Law-Show: "I worked at a casino for 17 years when I was laid off at the start of the pandemic. They recently asked me to return but in a contract position instead of full-time. Am I owed any severance?"

❓ Fired for cause after an isolated incident - 10:43
https://www.terminationquestions.com: I was fired for cause after an incident occurred with another co-worker. This was the first and only time I’ve ever behaved this way at the office after 8 years of employment, and the coworker has a history of making things difficult for other staff. Can they do this?
• Terminated for cause: http://bit.ly/Termination-For-Cause

▶️ What independent contractors need to know:

1️⃣ Many independent contractors may truly be employees, despite what an employer or contract states. - 16:11

2️⃣ There are ways to determine whether someone is a contractor or employee (tests... and pocket employment lawyer) - 17:27
• Employee vs. Independent Contractor: http://bit.ly/Employee-Misclassification

3️⃣ Employees incorrectly classified as contractors are missing out on basic rights and entitlements (minimum wage, vacation pay, overtime) - 18:43

4️⃣ Independent contractors are often owed severance pay when they are let go or fired - 19:46

5️⃣ Contractors should always talk to an employment lawyer if changes are made to their job or they are let go - 20:55

📞 Laid off when returning from maternity leave - 22:30
EMPLOYMENT LAW SHOW Caller: "My wife was working for a big construction company before she had to take maternity leave. Right before she was set to return, her employer informed her she was being laid off due to COVID-19."

📞 Asked to sign a new contract that can eliminate severance pay - 25:27
EMPLOYMENT LAW SHOW Caller: "I’ve been in an executive position and employed at my company for 20 years. The company was bought over 3 years ago and recently they’ve asked us to sign a new contract. The new contract eliminates some of my severance pay if I’m fired. What are my options?"
• Employment contracts: http://bit.ly/Employment-Contract

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