Introduction Contractors in law are distinct from employees. Employees are entitled to a reasonable period of notice if the relationship is terminated by the employer. This is an implied term of any contract of employment at common law. A contractor is usually considered as being independent meaning that they control their work, use their own […]
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Recent Uber Decision Revisits The Use of Arbitration Clauses
With Heller v. Uber Technologies Inc., the Ontario Court of Appeal (ONCA) kicked 2019 off with a decision that will likely have long-lasting implications beyond the parties involved. The case scrutinized an arbitration clause included in all agreements that Uber has with its drivers (who the company also claims are independent contractors, not employees). The ONCA ruled that […]