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goHeather's Canadian independent contractor agreements are made from templates that are easy to customize, containing all the key terms and conditions your business should be using as a savvy employer. It's free to try without a credit card and you can watch your sample independent contractor agreement grow as you fill out goHeather's short form. All goHeather Canadian independent contractor agreement templates are lawyer-made and up to date for enforceability. goHeather protects and limits liability. goHeather contractor and consultant contracts are made exclusively for Canada by a Canadian employment lawyer.

Key Clauses

goHeather's independent contractor agreements include the key clauses an employer should generally have in an independent contractor agreements in Canada.

Cost Saving Terms

Employers who use goHeather's independent contractor agreements could save thousands of dollars in costly potential employment-related damages because we use employer-friendly terms that contract out of the common law.

Restrictive Covenants

goHeather's independent contractor agreements have the option to insert, for no extra cost, restrictive covenants like a Non-Solicitation Clause.

Modern Considerations

goHeather's independent contractor agreements are modern, offering the latest in legal trends, including options for contracting for statement of work.

Up to Date

goHeather's independent contractor agreements are updated when a settled law changes so you can be confident your new goHeather contract does not contain any recently-held void terms.

Simple and Persuasive

goHeather's contracts are straight and to the point, being just a few pages long, and they are written without intimidating legalese that scares and confuses new consultants/contractors.

Simplify and Protect

Canadian independent Contractor Agreements Made Easily

goHeather helps small-to-medium businesses quickly create Canadian independent contractor agreements from Canadian lawyer-made templates without being forced to hire an expensive lawyer or HR consultant or to copy outdated and unenforceable samples from the internet. Save time, cut costs: Create an independent contractor agreement in five minutes. Our modern process results in a professional independent contractor agreement that is 100% local to your province in Canada without the time and hassle of drafting from scratch.

goHeather's Canadian independent contractor agreements include key employer-friendly clauses as free customizable options

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Frequently Asked Questions

We have answers to all your questions

Are goHeather contracts enforceable?

Licensed Canadian lawyers drafted each goHeather contract in 2023 and 2024 to match the latest law in each province. Drawing on recent provincial Court of Appeal and Supreme Court of Canada employment contract jurisprudence, goHeather's lawyers meticulously crafted every word in our templates with a view to matching what is considered enforceable according to those courts.

Therefore, goHeather contracts are as enforceable as possible for a template. However, it is impossible to guarantee enforceability because a court could hold that one of the clauses in our contracts is void now or in the future. The law is subject to change.

At the same time, goHeather contracts, although customizable, could be held by a court to be enforceable for one customer but unenforceable for another because the facts of both cases differed. No two cases are the same.

Furthermore, because you have the ability to add your own text to our contracts, and we cannot review the quality of your own text, we cannot guarantee your contract's enforceability.

Accordingly, we cannot guarantee that goHeather contracts are enforceable. Still, we can say that Canadian lawyers designed the goHeather templates as recently as this year to be enforceable. Our lawyers took a blueprint from the Canadian employment law jurisprudence and applied it to our templates.

Are goHeather contracts one size fits all?

goHeather contracts are customizable. We ask you different questions to make you a unique contract. We also have many options for different standard terms, such as termination. In addition, you can add your own paragraphs (with your own text) to our contracts.

Keep in mind, however, that goHeather's contracts are modelled on traditional employment contracts for the average Canadian worker in almost every industry. Therefore, if you have ultra-niche needs, goHeather may not work for you.

goHeather employment contracts are designed for many common employment relationships, including an option to hire an independent contractor, but not for all situations. If your hiring needs are complex, consider retaining a lawyer in your jurisdiction. We do not refer or recommend any one lawyer or law firm.

Also, remember that employment contracts should not be twenty-page documents stipulating every condition of employment. You should use an employment contract to cover the critical conditions parties typically sue over. Then you may draft on your own specific policies for conditions that need not be included in an employment contract, like an overtime approval policy, dress code, or acceptable use of electronics policy, just as examples.

Therefore, while goHeather is essentially a one-sized-fits-all service that you can customize for the most important terms and conditions of employment, you can still use goHeather even if you require to contract for niche workplace conditions because you have the right as an employer to delegate policies and procedures after the employment contract is signed. According to Canadian law, policies and procedures can be oral, implied or communicated in writing. However, we caution you to consult with a lawyer before using your own text in our documents because the language you create could be void in your jurisdiction.

For example, let's say you want to create an employment contract with an averaging agreement for overtime. goHeather does not have an averaging agreement for overtime, but you can still use goHeather for your standard employment contract and then provide your employees with an averaging agreement that you make on your own (or from a lawyer) as a separate document. Or, you and your lawyer can add your own custom paragraph in various sections of our employment contracts.

What's so special about goHeather's employment contracts?

Licensed Canadian lawyers write each of our templates with a view to enforceability and liability protection. This way, goHeather's employment contracts are more enforceable and serve to better protect your business. For example, a contract for sale online by one of our competitors made for California employers may not be enforceable in Ontario because of different employment standards in these jurisdictions. However, unlike some of our competitors, all of our employment contracts are tailor-made for each different jurisdiction we operate in. We do not sell contracts for jurisdictions we do not have a contract template built for. All our employment contracts are local.

Furthermore, while other legal document downloads websites have existed for many years, goHeather is the only document download website in the world focused on employment law documents only. Employment law is our focus. goHeather was founded by an employment lawyer who saw a solution for small and medium sized business to have excellent employment law legal documents without the prohibitively expensive cost of retaining a lawyer.

Can I get legal advice?

We are not a law firm or a lawyer and cannot offer legal services, advice or support. We are a legal information provider. If you need legal services, advice or support, or if your needs are too complex for goHeather, contact a licensed lawyer in your jurisdiction. We cannot provide legal services, advice or support before you use our services, while you use our services or after you use our services. We also do not refer lawyers or recommend any one lawyer or law firm

Can I add my own text?

Yes! goHeather asks you if you would like to create your own custom paragraphs to be inserted into our template in various sections of our employment contract. Consult with a lawyer if you have any questions about the enforceability of your own text.

Can I edit goHeather’s contract?

With goHeather, you can build a custom contract using our premade clauses, choosing which clauses to include in your contract as you go. However, you cannot edit the contents of the clauses in the application because if you were to edit the clause yourself without a lawyer, you would seriously risk making it unenforceable. goHeather is designed to help protect you from making bad contracts. However, you can make your own paragraphs with your own text in goHeather's employment contracts, but consider getting legal advice on your proposed text before you do.

Is goHeather an application for employees?

No. goHeather is only for employers. Employees do not have access to goHeather. Employers use goHeather to create and send employment contracts to employees, while employees are only given access to a form to sign their employment contract. Thereafter, only Employers have access to goHeather's CMS dashboard containing employee profiles and copies of contracts.

Does goHeather offer technical support?

Yes we provide technical support. Use the chat button in the app for help with the contract or send us an email help@goheather.io.

What are goHeather's technology requirements?

You must use the browser on your PC or Mac to use Heather's services. You cannot use our services on a mobile phone.

Does goHeather offer refunds?

goHeather does not provide refunds after you have purchased your contract unless you have a bug or other error. However, you can see if you like your contract by building one and viewing it for free before you purchase it.

More Questions?

Your Business Needs A Contractor Agreement

Why Use an Independent Contractor Agreement?
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In Canada, relationships between businesses and independent contractors or consultants are governed by contracts, even when no formal written agreement exists. Any time a contractor is hired to perform services for a company, an agreement is implied based on the tasks and compensation involved. However, relying solely on an implied agreement can leave businesses vulnerable to legal disputes or misunderstandings.

Without a written independent contractor agreement, the terms and conditions of the relationship are typically governed by common law principles, which may not always align with the business's expectations. Independent contractors, unlike employees, are not covered by employment standards, but they still have certain rights that are implied by law. One of the key risks businesses face when engaging independent contractors is the possibility that a court or tribunal may later determine the contractor was, in fact, an employee. This can expose the business to significant liabilities, such as extended notice of termination or severance obligations. With goHeather’s independent contractor agreements, you can minimize this risk. Our agreements are carefully drafted to include provisions that limit the contractor's rights in the event they are reclassified as an employee, specifically in relation to notice of termination. This way, even if a court determines the contractor was actually an employee, your business is protected from the costly notice periods implied by common law. By using goHeather's agreements, you safeguard your business against unexpected liabilities and ensure clarity in the relationship from the start.

To ensure clear, mutually agreed-upon terms, businesses in across Canada should use a written independent contractor agreement. This agreement can help define critical details like the scope of work, payment terms, and the independent status of the contractor, preventing the relationship from being accidentally classified as employment, which can carry costly legal obligations.

Are Independent Contractor Agreements Enforceable?

Independent contractor agreements are generally enforceable, provided they are properly drafted and do not suffer from defects such as lack of consideration or failure to reflect the true nature of the relationship. In Canada, these agreements must clearly establish that the contractor is not an employee and that the relationship is independent.

Because legal standards can differ across provinces and territories, contractor agreements must be tailored to the specific legal environment of the region where the work is performed. For example, using an agreement designed for California in Canada can lead to legal problems, as different laws apply in each jurisdiction.

goHeather's contracts are designed to be enforceable. Our independent contractor agreement templates are created by Canadian business lawyers and are updated regularly to stay compliant with the latest legal developments. At goHeather, we noticed that many businesses were using U.S. templates for their Canadian operations without realizing those contracts were void in their jurisdiction. Our goal is to provide small and medium-sized businesses with reliable, affordable contract templates that work in their region.

goHeather is an easy-to-use tool that helps you create quality independent contractor agreements tailored to your needs. With lawyer-made templates, a secure cloud environment, and no credit card required to get started, you can try goHeather risk-free today.

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