An Ontario court has stayed a class action lawsuit against Lyft over the classification of their drivers as independent contractors. Lyft is a San Francisco-based ride-sharing company that connects dr… …
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Top 10 legal errors employers make – and how to avoid the costly consequences
by Lai King Humby Lai King HumEmployers face many challenges and responsibilities in running a successful business, not the least of which is the optimum management of their human resources. In this article, we identify the …
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Shoppers Drug Mart facing class-action lawsuit over alleged misclassification of employees as independent contractors
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Shoppers Drug Mart that alleges the company misclassified its former associates as independent contractors and terminated their employment without reasonable notice or pay …
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B.C. holding roundtables with gig workers as it considers employment standards changes
The B.C. government is hosting a series of regional in-person roundtables to hear directly from gig workers about their jobs and working conditions, and the unique challenges for app-based ride-hailin… …