Independent Contractors

Independent Contractors

Independent contractors are not covered under Manitoba’s employment standards.  The laws for minimum wage, vacations, general holidays, and termination of employment, among other standards, do not apply to independent contractors.  But some employees are mistakenly classified as independent contractors.   

It is important for employees to be correctly classified so that they receive proper wages and other entitlements provided under The Employment Standards Code.  Employment Standards enforces payment of wages where an employee has been incorrectly classified as an independent contractor.