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Workplace Status Policy Changes

Workplace status refers to whether someone is an employer, worker, or independent operator. Your status determines your workplace rights and responsibilities, and may affect your eligibility for insurance and coverage for compensation.

On January 1, 2023, changes to some of our workplace status policies took effect. To learn more about the changes and how they may affect you, watch this short video.

Publication Date: Apr 21, 2023 File type: MP4 (78 MB)