Independent contractors can offer flexibility and cost savings for businesses. However, misclassifying a worker who can expose an organization to significant legal and financial risk.
Constructive dismissal is not about whether an employer intended to terminate an employee. It is about whether the employee’s job has been fundamentally altered.
A clear understanding of what counts as harassment, why investigations matter, and how to handle them properly, including when to call in outside help.
This case drives home an important point: without a clear, enforceable employment agreement, your business could face full common-law notice entitlements.
