MGMT 3100 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Independent Contractor, Wrongful Dismissal, Unemployment Benefits
27 Dec 2015
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Relationship of master and servant: contractual relationship between an employer and employee. Changes in employment relationships: new statutes have established min. standards for sale and fair working conditions (employee welfare legislation, organization of labour into trade unions = evolution of collective agreements. Law of collective bargaining governs relationship between employers, trade unions and their members. Relationship between employee and employer gives one party authority to direct and control work of the other party. A person is often both an employee and an agent. Employee has right of action for damages for wrongful dismissal in comparable circumstances. Liability of employer may be wider than that of a principal; vicarious liability comes to play. Contract between parties does not create an employer-employee relationship; contractor not subject to supervision and control of person engaging with him/her. Any liabilities incurred in carrying out tasks are on the firm acting as. Person engaging an independent contractor is not responsible for independent contractor contractor"s obligations.
