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The distinction between employees and independent contractors under the ''Employment Standards Act'' is quite similar to that under the common law. The following test for distinguishing between employees and contractors should be used when pursuing a claim at the Employment Standards Branch. | The distinction between employees and independent contractors under the ''Employment Standards Act'' is quite similar to that under the common law. The following test for distinguishing between employees and contractors should be used when pursuing a claim at the Employment Standards Branch. | ||
“Employee” is defined in the ''ESA'', s 1. The Employment Standards Branch has published | “Employee” is defined in the ''ESA'', s 1. The Employment Standards Branch has published a factsheet to assist in determining the difference between employees and independent contractors. It can be found at: | ||
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/employment-business/employment-standards-advice/employment-standards/forms-resources/employee-or-independent-contractor | https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/employment-business/employment-standards-advice/employment-standards/forms-resources/employee-or-independent-contractor | ||
