The Gig Worker Gap: Are Canadian Labour Laws Catching Up?

Recorded Date: May 14, 2025

Time: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (PST)

Speakers: Glenn Demby, HR Insider Editor-in-Chief

About This Webinar

With nearly 1 in 3 Canadians participating in gig work, the question isn’t if this shift affects your organization—it’s how soon.

Join HR Insider Editor-in-Chief Glenn Demby for an important legal briefing on the evolving world of gig employment and Canadian labour law. Based on his recent in-depth analysis, this session explores how outdated legal categories are leaving gig workers—and employers—struggling with compliance uncertainty.

In this 60-minute webinar, Glenn will break down:

  • How existing labour, employment standards, and OHS laws apply to gig workers
  • What provinces like Ontario, BC, and Québec are doing to update protections
  • Unionization rights for “”dependent contractors””
  • What your organization needs to consider when using freelance, contract, or platform-based workers
  • Legal risks of misclassification—and how to reduce them
  • If your organization uses gig workers—or might in the future—this session is essential for keeping your HR strategy compliant, competitive, and future-ready.

Save your seat and get the clarity you need on Canada’s evolving gig economy laws.

What’s Included

  1. Expert Insights:In-depth knowledge from Kristen Shaw on the legal considerations of contractors in the workplace.
  2. Key LeUnderstanding Classification Rules: Get clarity on how to distinguish employees from independent contractors under current laws.
  3. Identifying Risk Areas: Learn where misclassifications most often occur—and how to avoid them.
  4. Implementing Safe Practices: Gain practical tools to audit your current contracts and policies to ensure compliance.
  5. Avoiding Legal Pitfalls: Discover what regulators look for and how to protect your organization from costly mistakes.
  6. Live Q&A Opportunity: Ask Kristen your specific classification and compliance questions during a dedicated Q&A session.
  7. Supporting Resources:Receive additional materials to help you review, revise, and strengthen your contractor agreements.

Who Needs To Be There?

  1. HR Managers & Recruiters

  2. Business Owners & Entrepreneurs

  3. Compliance Officers

  4. Legal & Risk Management Professionals

  5. Operations Managers

  6. Finance & Payroll Personnel

  7. Consultants & Freelance Coordinators

  8. Anyone responsible for managing contracts, workers, or employment relationships