Mindy is an engineer who has recently been hired by a power generation facility located in Kelowna, BC Mindy is told that she is being hired as an independent contractor and not an employee She is made to sign a contract stating that she is an independent contractor but that her work activities are under the full control of her supervisors at the plant Mindy is given an office, regular working hours, regular salary, and she is told to report to her supervisor for instructions After two months on the job, Mindy is unhappy with her working conditions She has noted several issues with her workplace, including hazardous work conditions, unpaid overtime, and harassment from her superiors She begins to discuss the concept of unionization with her fellow workers, and her colleagues decide to begin to gather signatures for a unionization vote On hearing about these activities, the owner of the plant tells Mindy that her hours have been cut back, and her office has been moved to the basement He also tells her that if she continues her union activities, she will be red The owner reminds her that she is an independent contractor Mindy continues her union organizing activities, and she is subsequently called into her supervisors office Her supervisor explains that her contract is being terminated, and she must leave the premises immediately Advise Mindy as to her legal position, taking care to analyze any legal issues that you can identify, and provide your opinion as to the likely outcome of any legal action that Mindy may be able to launch against the company

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A Mindy was definitely not treated as an independent contractor irrespective of her employment contr... View the full answer