Info and Guidance On Becoming an Employer in Canada

An employer-employee relationship exists if you are in a position to control and direct the person or people who perform services. Although a written contract might expressly indicate that an individual is self-employed, Canada Customs and Revenue Agency might not necessarily consider the individual as such. You must examine the written contract and the working conditions to determine if the individual is self-employed.

The following information is intended to act as general guidelines. The general responsibilities of employers, as well as the legislation employers, should be familiar with, are included:

Payroll Deductions
Employment Standards
Human Rights
Employment Equity
Occupations Health & Safety
Pension Benefits
Health Insurance
Workers Compensation
Employment Insurance