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Apr 26, 2023labor-lawillegal-dismissalemployer-employee-relationshipindependent-contractorfour-fold-testburden-of-proof
Independent Contractor vs Employee: Proving Employment Status in Illegal Dismissal Cases
The Supreme Court clarifies how courts distinguish independent contractors from regular employees in illegal dismissal disputes, emphasizing the burden of proof on claimants.