Training 2: Challenges in the GIG economy

Issues to be covered in this training include:

  • What are the pros and cons of the GIG Economy?
  • How can we differentiate between employees and contractors? Factors to consider. Legal test applied in Canada.
  • Examples of litigation on this area.
  • The appearance of new figures in between employees and contractors.
  • Unpaid internships: pros, cons and alternatives.

Reading List

Employee or Independent Contractor? Understanding alternative work arrangements – and how to structure them

Read

Employee or Independent Contractor A global perspective

Read

Worker misclassification and independent contractors The Canadian, US and UK perspective

Read
PILnet
Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful. For our full privacy policy, click here.