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In the Sagicor Insurance Company v. Carter, Ishmael, Hill and Audain case, what key factors led the court to determine the plaintiffs were employees despite their 'agent' label?
In the Sagicor Insurance Company v. Carter, Ishmael, Hill and Audain case, what key factors led the court to determine the plaintiffs were employees despite their 'agent' label?
The plaintiffs used their skills to perform work personally, lacked financial risk, were provided tools, office space, secretarial assistance, and had no management/investment responsibility.
How does the 'economic reality test' differ from focusing solely on the written agreement between parties in determining employment status?
How does the 'economic reality test' differ from focusing solely on the written agreement between parties in determining employment status?
The economic reality test examines the practical aspects and realities of the working relationship, while focusing on the employment contract relies on the specific terms and language outlined in the written agreement.
Lee v Chung and Shun Shing Construction Group implicitly accepted what test in relation to the economic reality?
Lee v Chung and Shun Shing Construction Group implicitly accepted what test in relation to the economic reality?
The test of 'Is he in business on his own account'.
Explain the core principle of the 'mutual obligation test' for determining employment status.
Explain the core principle of the 'mutual obligation test' for determining employment status.
Contrast the focus of the 'economic reality test' with that of the 'mutual obligation test' in determining employment status.
Contrast the focus of the 'economic reality test' with that of the 'mutual obligation test' in determining employment status.
If a contract explicitly states an individual is an independent contractor, under what circumstances might a court still classify them as an employee based on the 'economic reality test'?
If a contract explicitly states an individual is an independent contractor, under what circumstances might a court still classify them as an employee based on the 'economic reality test'?
What aspects of the working environment does the economic reality test consider?
What aspects of the working environment does the economic reality test consider?
In the Sagicor Insurance Company v. Carter, Ishmael, Hill and Audain case, what was the title that the employees had?
In the Sagicor Insurance Company v. Carter, Ishmael, Hill and Audain case, what was the title that the employees had?
Explain how providing 'tools of the trade' to a worker can influence the determination of their employment status under the 'economic reality test'.
Explain how providing 'tools of the trade' to a worker can influence the determination of their employment status under the 'economic reality test'.
If a worker assumes significant financial risk in a business relationship, how does this factor influence their classification under the 'economic reality test'?
If a worker assumes significant financial risk in a business relationship, how does this factor influence their classification under the 'economic reality test'?
How might the 'mutual obligation test' be problematic in situations where the actual working relationship deviates significantly from the written contract?
How might the 'mutual obligation test' be problematic in situations where the actual working relationship deviates significantly from the written contract?
What is the impact of the level of financial risk on the economic reality test?
What is the impact of the level of financial risk on the economic reality test?
What is the relationship between the Market Investigations criteria and the Lee v Chung and Shun Shing Construction Group case?
What is the relationship between the Market Investigations criteria and the Lee v Chung and Shun Shing Construction Group case?
How does the provision of 'office space and secretarial assistance' by a company impact a worker's classification as either an employee or an independent contractor?
How does the provision of 'office space and secretarial assistance' by a company impact a worker's classification as either an employee or an independent contractor?
How does determining whether the individual is in business on their own account relate to the Market Investigations criteria?
How does determining whether the individual is in business on their own account relate to the Market Investigations criteria?
When would a court be more likely to apply the economic reality test over the mutual obligation test?
When would a court be more likely to apply the economic reality test over the mutual obligation test?
How can the definition of 'employee' evolve due to court rulings?
How can the definition of 'employee' evolve due to court rulings?
Why is it necessary to have several tests when determining if someone is an employee or independent contractor?
Why is it necessary to have several tests when determining if someone is an employee or independent contractor?
What are the limitations of the 'mutual obligation test', and how does that affect its reliability?
What are the limitations of the 'mutual obligation test', and how does that affect its reliability?
What is one key thing that the 'economic reality test' takes into account which is not considered in the 'mutual obligation test'?
What is one key thing that the 'economic reality test' takes into account which is not considered in the 'mutual obligation test'?
Flashcards
Economic Reality Test
Economic Reality Test
A legal assessment used to determine if a worker is an employee or an independent contractor by examining the degree to which the worker is economically dependent on the employer.
Sagicor Insurance Company v. Carter
Sagicor Insurance Company v. Carter
Case where the court found the plaintiffs to be integral parts of the company, thus employees, due to performing work personally, using company-provided tools, and having no financial risk.
Lee v Chung and Shun Shing Construction Group
Lee v Chung and Shun Shing Construction Group
Privy Council case that implicitly accepted the test of "Is he in business on his own account" for determining employment status.
Mutual Obligation Test
Mutual Obligation Test
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Study Notes
- The economic reality test was applied in Sagicor Insurance Company v. Carter, Ishmael, Hill and Audain
- Simon C J outlined the successive tests and concluded that despite the written agreement that used the label 'agent', the plaintiffs were integral parts of the company
- Other aspects of the employment relationship as it operated in practice were consistent with there being a contract of service
- The plaintiffs performed work personally using their skills
- They were provided with the tools of the trade, office space and secretarial assistance
- They took no financial risk
- They had no responsibility for investment and management
- The economic reality test was also applied in Lee v Chung and Shun Shing Construction Group
- The Privy Council implicitly accepted the test of "Is he in business on his own account"
- They also implicitly accepted the criteria approved in Market Investigations
- The mutual obligation test focuses on the mutual obligations agreed in the contract to determine the nature of the relationship between the parties
- The mutual obligations test does not focus on what actually occurred
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