Not sure whether someone should be engaged as an employee or an independent contractor?
Calling someone a contractor doesn't necessarily make them one. The actual working relationship matters, and getting worker classification wrong can create issues related to payroll, taxes, employment standards and other employer obligations.
Our Employee vs. Contractor Checklist gives Canadian business owners and HR professionals a practical starting point for thinking through the working relationship before making a classification decision.
What's included
This digital resource includes:
A practical employee vs. contractor assessment checklist
Key factors to consider when reviewing the working relationship
Guidance to help you work through each section
Prompts covering areas such as control, financial arrangements and the nature of the relationship
A structured way to identify areas that may need further review or professional advice
Who it's for
Designed for:
Canadian small business owners
Employers considering hiring an employee or engaging a contractor
HR professionals and managers
Consultants supporting small businesses
Organizations reviewing an existing contractor relationship
How to use it
Work through the checklist before engaging a new worker or use it as a preliminary review of an existing arrangement. It can help you organize the relevant information, identify potential classification concerns and determine when additional HR, accounting or legal advice may be appropriate.
Format: Digital download
Includes: Employee vs. Contractor Checklist and supporting guidance
Jurisdiction: Canada
Important: Worker classification is fact-specific and may involve employment, tax and other legal considerations. This resource is intended as a practical decision-support tool and does not constitute legal or tax advice.
