Independent Contractor or Employee? - Ask a Lawyer!
What's it about?
Should you hire an independent contractor or a full-time, permanent employee?
We cover topics such as:
- 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
When is it?
April 8, 2:00PM EST / 11:00AM PST
Attendance is limited, save your seat now!
Meet the Speakers
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.
Christine will look to provide legal insights and advice to mitigate risks throughout the hiring decision process.
LawyersInHouse.com (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.
Jilaine Parkes
CEO/President, SpriggHR Inc.
Jilaine is the Founder and President of SpriggHR Inc. holding a seat on our Board and is actively involved in our Business Development and Marketing areas.
As a senior HR Professional with over 25 years of direct Human Resources and Organization Development experience, Jilaine will share her HR best practices across a variety of industries.
Jilaine has held senior leadership roles across a number of high profile organizations including: LavaLife, Canadian Tire, Bombardier and Cineplex. For the past 10 years, Jilaine and her team have been intensely passionate about delivering a Performance Management experience to clients that is clear, simple and cost effective while reflecting current trends and industry needs.
Tony Kerekes
Moderator, General Manager, SpriggHR Inc.
Tony is the General Manager of SpriggHR, overseeing operations, technology interface and the client experience. Prior to joining SpriggHR, Tony had 25 years of consulting experience, providing strategic and implementation guidance for a wide variety of industries and sectors with clients from Apple to Xerox.
Tony will be moderating the panel and receiving your questions throughout the webinar.
Tony has worked with senior leaders and HR to understand challenges, develop and lead initiatives in structure, compensation, performance management, training, change, process and organizational effectiveness. Prior to consulting, Tony had worked with national and global organizations in HR or operations roles. He chairs a CHRO Forum and teaches compensation at a local university.