Author Archives: Arthur M. Szabo

About Arthur M. Szabo

Arthur M. Szabo is the principal of Szabo & Company, Barristers & Solicitors, a Calgary based law firm that focuses on tax and business planning.

16 Tips for Comparing Employee vs. Independent Contractor Status

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Arthur M. Szabo

Here are some questions you need to answer in order to determine whether the worker is an employee or an independent contractor. 1. Does the business control or have the right to control what the worker does and how the … Continue reading →

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Four Good Reasons Why Your Company Needs a Shareholder Agreement

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Arthur M. Szabo

Every business partnership, no matter how good the relationship, has the potential to end in dispute. So long as the parties agree on significant matters, minor disagreements generally resolve themselves. The best and most proactive way to attempt to resolve … Continue reading →

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Should You Sign That Employment Agreement?

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Arthur M. Szabo

So you’ve been offered a position that’s right up your alley, and you and your future employer have agreed to sign an Employment Agreement. This is the business equivalent of a prenuptial agreement and just about as uncomfortable to ask for. What should be included in the contract? How will you know if something important is missing? Of course the wisest course of action would be to review it with a lawyer. But here are some basic guidelines as to what you should look for in the agreement. Continue reading →

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