A look at recent legal decisions that delve into the question of whether a contractor is dependent or independent suggests exclusivity is a key factor, according to George Green, a partner at McKercher in Saskatoon
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Employers are generally familiar with the distinction between employees and independent contractors. But a third category of workers — “dependent contractors” — has become more widely recognized over the past decade.