Contractor or Employee? Getting Worker Classification Right in Canada

24th November, 2026

12:00pm EST

Hiring contractors? Make sure you’re getting worker classification right.

Hiring independent contractors can give your business flexibility, but knowing when someone should legally be classified as an employee isn’t always straightforward.

In Canada, the distinction goes beyond job titles and contracts. How someone works, how they’re paid, and the level of control your business has over their work can all influence their employment status.

Getting it wrong could leave your business exposed to unexpected payroll obligations, penalties, and compliance risks.

Join Employment Hero and Mike Salveta, President at Pivotal HR Integrated Solutions, for a free, expert-led webinar where we’ll break down the key differences between employees and independent contractors, explore common classification mistakes, and share practical guidance to help Canadian employers make more confident hiring decisions.

What you’ll learn

Contractor vs. employee: Understand the key factors used to determine worker classification in Canada.
Common classification mistakes: Discover where businesses often get it wrong and why a contractor agreement alone isn’t enough.
The risks of misclassification: Explore potential implications for payroll deductions, taxes, employment entitlements, and compliance.
How to assess your workforce: Learn practical considerations to help you evaluate existing and future contractor relationships.
Your questions, answered: Get insights into common worker classification scenarios during a live Q&A.

Who should attend?

This session is designed for Canadian business owners, founders, HR professionals, payroll managers, finance leaders, and anyone responsible for hiring or managing contractors.

Whether you’re engaging your first independent contractor or reviewing existing working arrangements, you’ll walk away with a clearer understanding of what to look for and how to reduce classification risks.