KPMG is being sued in a proposed class action lawsuit filed the Friday (paywall) before the long Labour Day weekend, citing employees were forced to work unpaid overtime hours. The lawsuit alleges KPMG employees routinely work as many as 90 hours a week to complete assignments on behalf of clients. The firm allegedly requires employees […]
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KPMG sued in Canada">Work-life balance: KPMG sued in Canada
September 18th, 2007 · 15 Comments
Category: Profession
Tags: corporate tax, Juroviesky & Ricci, KPMG, labour, legal, litigation, Profession
Are you an employee or independent contractor?
June 13th, 2007 · 5 Comments
In Canada, there are no hard and fast rules in the Tax Act that help an individual determine whether they are an employee or an independent contractor. There are three tests, which have evolved through court decisions, that are used to assess the relationship between an individual and his/her employer. They are: Economic reality or entrepreneur […]
Category: Taxation
Tags: Canada, contractor, CPP, deduction, EI, employee, income tax, independence, labour, legal
Delving into union contracts
June 2nd, 2006 · 3 Comments
I spent the better part of today and yesterday auditing a client’s payroll system. They have recently switched to a new system and the difference between old and new is dramatic. The reports are easier to read and understand, the font is easier on the eyes and brain, and the electronic interface is prettier too. […]
Category: Auditing
Tags: construction, contract, industry, labour, payroll, union
