Reference no: EM133213035

Problem:

Icarus, a house painting company, had about 40 workers but only 3 "employees" (the owner and two directors)-the other 37 were characterized as "independent contractors" with whom Icarus had signed commercial contracts that clearly indicated them as such These workers were paid by the project, not the hour Icarus found the customers and provided the materials When Icarus refused to pay several workers one week on the basis that their work was unsatisfactory, those workers filed claims for unpaid wages with the Ministry of Labour Icarus responded that since they were not "employees," they could not file such claims

1. Under what employment statute would the workers file their claims for unpaid wages?

2. Can an employer withhold wages for poor workmanship from an employee under this statute?

3. Were the unpaid workers "employees" or "independent contractors"? Explain your answer by referencing the arguments that both parties might make