Whether you are a clinic owner or an RMT working within a clinic, it is essential that you understand the basics of independent contractor agreements. In this interactive presentation, professional regulation and workplace lawyer Lisa Feinberg will introduce you to the foundational contract law concepts that are relevant to RMTs and alert you to potential pitfalls when drafting and negotiating these contracts. This presentation will provide you with an overview of the differences between employees and contractors, ensuring that you are informed how these classifications impact you. We’ll also discuss how to ensure that your professional obligations align with contractual terms, reviewing key terms such as restrictive covenants and termination clauses. Join us on February 4, 2025 at 12:00 PM EST to learn about independent contractor agreements for RMT and gain key insights to help your business.

1. The difference between an employee, a dependent contract, and an independent contractor
2. How a RMT’s professional obligations may interact with their contractual obligations
3. Key contractual provisions such as termination provisions and restrictive covenants

Lisa Feinberg is a professional regulation and workplace lawyer with GlickLaw. She acts as an advisor and advocate for professionals, drawing upon her wide-ranging experiences as prosecutor, defence counsel, and adjudicator. She regularly appears before administrative tribunals and courts on professional discipline, human rights, and employment matters. Lisa also assists clients to draft employment policies that are both compliant with relevant laws and responsive to client needs. Lisa is a 2011 graduate of the joint JD/MA (International Affairs) degree program from the University of Ottawa and Carleton University.