Management and Organizational Studies 2275A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 20: Unemployment Benefits, The Employer, Equal Pay For Equal Work

• School: Western University
• Department: Management and Organizational Studies
• Course: Management and Organizational Studies 2275A/B
• Professor: Philip King

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Employment law: employment law is rooted from english common law (except in quebec, both federal and provincial governments have jurisdiction to pass employment legislation. Federal government can make laws that affect employees of the federal government and federally regulated industries. 10% of all employees: governments create general legislation, and legislation for those in. Provincial government can make laws that affect all other employees specific jobs. Common examples: teachers, police officers, medical personnel, etc. Benefits include tax savings, flexibility and independence in arranging a work schedule. Employee versus independent contractor: three part test: The degree of control exercised over the individual by the employer. The more direction and supervision provided by the employer, the more likely its employment. The ownership of tools, chance of profit, and the risk of loss from performance of the requested service. Sharing profits and losses and the ownership of tools are usually for an independent contractor.