Are You A Contractor Or Employee?
Workers are not independent contractors unless they work as ‘entrepreneurs owning and operating a separate business’. Is your employer ‘sham contracting’ its’ own employees? Why does it matter if you’re a contractor or employee? While there are some benefits to being a contractor, employees receive many benefits and protections under employment law that contractors are […]
What is a ‘competitor’ in employment contracts?
Many executive employment contracts include ‘non-compete‘ clauses. These can take the form of a non-solicitation clause, which prevents you from approaching your current employer’s clients. It can also take the form of a restraint of trade clause, which prevents you competing with your current employer. Ordinarily, these clauses prevent employees from working for, or starting […]