Virtual Event
Employee or Independent Contractor?
February 25, 2021 at 2:00pm EST

Landscapers, golf courses and turf professionals often rely on seasonal workers to help get the job done. By nature, much of this work is part-time or contract-based. But when issues arise, courts often look past what you call a worker and look at the true nature of the employment relationship. That could leave employers on the hook for significant unplanned costs around severance and termination pay. Join Turf & Rec as we dive into the importance, and ease, of using written employment agreements for all your hires.

Moderator: Mike Jiggens, Editor, Turf & Rec magazine

Speakers

Ed Snetsinger, Sherrard Kuzz LLP

Ed represents, advises and advocates for employers on an extensive range of labour and employment issues.  He specializes in responding to union organizing, collective bargaining and grievance arbitration (including human rights matters).

Ed is a member of the Law Society of Ontario, Canadian Bar Association and Ontario Bar Association (Labour & Employment, Civil Litigation, Constitutional, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, and Young Lawyers).

Natasha Zervoudakis, Sherrard Kuzz LLP

Natasha provides advice and representation to employers in many areas of employment and labour law.  She began her career with Sherrard Kuzz LLP as a law student during which time she participated in a secondment with a large public sector client.

Natasha is a member of the Law Society of Ontario, Canadian Bar Association and Ontario Bar Association (Labour & Employment, Construction and Infrastructure, Civil Litigation, Constitutional, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Workers’ Compensation, Young Lawyers).