Counselor's Corner
Christine Holmes LL.B, JD
General Counsel & CEO / Founder of LawyersInHouse.com
Christine is the CEO and Founder of LawyersInHouse.com, a virtual law firm comprised solely of in-house counsel. LawyersInHouse.com (“LIHDC”) provides companies with a more cost effective, creative and business minded approach to legal services. LIHDC advises start-ups, mid-size national clients and large global companies on a broad range of legal and strategic management issues. LIHDC also provides an opportunity for lawyers to work remotely, with flexible hours, and achieve a balanced lifestyle. Prior to founding LIHDC, Christine held in-house positions at Cineplex Entertainment and PepsiCo.
SpriggHR is a proud partner of LaywersInHouse.com. We benefit from the wealth of knowledge shared with us by Christine and her team, and you can to!
Webinar:
Independent Contractor or Employee? - Ask a Lawyer!
President / Founder of SpriggHR, Jilaine Parkes discusses with Christine Holmes LL.B, JD, General Counsel and CEO / Founder of LawyersInHouse.com, a key concern for many employers in today’s ever-changing workforce.
Should you hire an independent contractor or a full-time, permanent employee?
Topics covered include:
- Legal definitions of an independent contractor vs employee
- Changing laws in Canada and the U.S.
- When to engage a contractor
- Associated risks if you hire under the wrong pretenses
- Recent, relevant cases