By Andrew Tobin, Partner
In my industrial and employment law practice, I find
that business owners often need advice about difficulties they are
experiencing with live-in workers, usually caretakers/ managers and
sometimes couples. These types of arrangements, common in the
tourism, leisure and accommodation industries, can expose employers
to significant liability. However, with some planning, the risks
are manageable.
Relationship breakdowns
While specific scenarios vary, a common theme is that, for
whatever reason, the relationship between the employer (for
example, the owner of a manufactured home park) and the worker or
workers has broken down. By the time they seek legal advice, the
employer is either looking for a quick exit strategy or has already
gone about trying to terminate the relationships and, as a result,
is facing legal claims.
