Red Flags When Using Independent Contractors

Independent contractors have become an integral part of modern business operations, offering flexibility and specialized skills that can enhance a company's capabilities. However, using independent contractors comes with its own set of challenges, and identifying potential issues early on is crucial to minimize legal exposure to the Company (from an employment law perspective).

Mismanagement of independent contractors could result in misclassification of these contractors as employees. This attracts obligations and liabilities (eg: unfair dismissal risks, duty to make statutory contributions / deductions, etc).

In this article, we discuss red flags to look out for when using independent contractors.