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Foodora couriers declared ‘dependent contractors,’ win right to unionize – 640 Toronto

Foodora couriers declared 'dependent contractors,' win right to unionize

The Ontario Labour Relations Board has cleared the way for Foodora couriers to unionize.

The decision this week identifies the couriers for the food-delivery company as dependent contractors, rather than independent contractors.

Does this deal a major blow to the gig economy? What is the difference between an employee and dependent contractor?

Stan Fainzilberg, an employment lawyer in Toronto and Senior Associate at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, joined The Morning Show on Global News Radio 640 Toronto to discuss.

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Toronto Employment Lawyer Stan Fainzilberg

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Stan Fainzilberg is a Partner with Samfiru Tumarkin LLP's Labour and Employment Law Group. Stan provides strategic legal advice and representation to employees and employers on a wide range of workplace issues including wrongful and constructive dismissals. He can be heard hosting the Employment Law Show on Global News Radio 640 Toronto.

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