Fast Facts about Independent Contractors - Employment Law Show: S8 E08

FAST FACTS ABOUT INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS on the Employment Law Show with employment lawyer Lior Samfiru. Discover your workplace rights and learn everything you need about employment law in Ontario and British Columbia on Season 8 Episode 08 of the only employment law show on TV in Canada.
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0:00 - Intro
2:44*Demoted by employer*
My job is being changed significantly. After years in a senior position, I was demoted. I was told to be a "team player" by my employer. Do I have to accept this?
7:13 Severance if a company is sold
I’ve worked as a hotel sales manager for over 15 years. We were recently informed that the hotel is being bought by new owners, and there could be layoffs. The new owners are rumoured to offer minimum severance packages. What would I be owed?
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10:12 Termination "for cause"
My employment agreement stipulated a minimum amount of severance pay upon termination. Now that I’ve been let go, it seems like they’re trying to come up with a reason to terminate me “for cause”. Can they do this?
14:02 Company moving to a new location
I was informed that our plant would be shut down and we’d be moving to a unionized shop. My shift will also be changing with this move. I’ve been employed at this company for over 25 years. Would I be owed a severance package?
Fast Facts about Independent Contractors
16:56 1️⃣ Employment law determines whether an individual is an employee or an independent contractor - not employers
17:56 2️⃣ A misclassified employee typically works under the direction of a sole company and employer.
19:02 3️⃣ Misclassified employees miss out on vital employment rights, such as overtime pay, minimum wage, etc.
20:06 4️⃣ Independent contractors are not owed compensation upon termination however many are in fact, employees, and owed severance.
22:50 Workplace accommodations ignored
I was diagnosed with a severe case of vertigo a few months ago and must use a walker. I’ve been working from home full-time for the past several years, but shortly after my diagnosis, my employer requested we return to the office at least 3 days a week. The HR department has reached out and suggested I'd be better on LTD. Can they force me to go on LTD while working from home?
24:43 Offered a contract after years of employment
I’ve worked at a dental office for over 15 years without an employment contract. Last week I was told there was new documentation I had to sign. I refused as I’d never needed a contract before. Can they let me go if I refuse to sign?
Rapid Fire Can employees…? Part 2
26:36 • Can employees be told to take on more responsibilities?
27:05 • Can employees be let go “for cause” due to theft or fraud?
27:33 • Can employees report incidents of bullying and harassment at the workplace?
28:01 • Can employees be forced to relocate to a distant branch or office?
28:17 • Can employees return to work from medical leave with restrictions?
28:34 • Can employees be placed on probation at any point during their employment?
28:57 • Can employees still get severance pay if the employer’s offer deadline expires?
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Do these laws also apply to Florida and do you have people in the USA that can help us?

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