Restrictions on Temporary Work Discontinued
As of 24 January 2010 employers who conducted collective redundancies will not be restricted in the use of temporary work. However, it is still not allowed to use temporary work in the positions from which employees were dismissed for economic reasons. Also the company will be able to use a temporary worker for up to 18 months instead of 12 months.
Ontario Court of Appeal Clarifies "Dependent Contractor" Status
In McKee v. Reid's Heritage Homes Ltd., the Ontario Court of Appeal confirmed that the law recognizes "dependent contractor" as an intermediate status between employee and independent contractor and that dependent contractors are entitled to reasonable notice of termination.
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