Employment Options

The Need for a Lawyer

It is normally prudent to consult a lawyer familiar with employment contract law in the province or territory in which you intend to conduct your business and enter into a contract. Laws will vary by province, state and country.

Ensure That You Have Adequate Insurance Protection:

It is important that contractors understand the difference between Commercial General Liability (CGL), which independent consultants tend to be requested to provide proof of by a prospective client, and Professional Liability, which most consultants often ignore. Professional Liability Insurance is commonly known as Errors and Omissions insurance, or E&O. Anyone operating as an Independent Contractor or Incorporated Business should ensure that they have the appropriate and adequate coverage to ensure their business prior to engaging in a contract relationship.

Conclusion of the Contract

The end of the contract should be determined in the initial negotiations. Contracts should be reviewed and negotiated at least once per year.

Government Remittances

Independent Contractors shall be responsible for remitting such amounts as may be required by municipal, provincial or federal authorities, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing payments to Revenue Canada, the Employment Insurance Commission, Workers’ Compensation and the Canada Pensions Plan or their respective successors.  In the event that Cadre is required to make any such remittances on behalf of the Contractor such payments shall be deducted from the fee or expenses at that time owing to the Contractor by Cadre, or if no fee or expenses are owing, any such amount shall be reimbursed by the Contractor to Cadre forthwith upon notification by Cadre.

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