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BEFORE YOU HIRE

Everything in place before anyone starts.

Describe the hire and how this person will work — no files or sensitive details needed. The tool builds the foundation before Day 1 and the markers that tell you by Day 30 whether the hire is working.

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THE STAKES

Most onboarding mistakes aren't discovered until it's too late.

A missing clause in an employment contract. A contractor agreement that doesn't survive a CRA audit. A client engagement that leaves scope undefined. The paperwork you skip on day one is the liability you pay for on day 365.

Before they start
classification decisions made informally that create ESA exposure
Before they have access
no plan for what happens to that access when they leave
Before 30 days
no documented check-in to surface problems while they're still cheap to fix
Before you need to exit
no termination clause that reflects current Ontario law
Every one of these has a before. Signal lives there.
HOW IT WORKS

Four steps. Everything in place before they start.

01
Describe the hire.
The role, what they'll do day-to-day, and whether they'll work on your schedule using your systems — or set their own hours and tools.
02
The tool covers the five dimensions.
Role clarity, first 30 days, access requirements, risk reduction, and the legal layer — delivered progressively as you answer each round.
03
You get classification confirmed.
Employee or contractor, with the factors that drove the call and what it means for your obligations under Ontario's ESA.
04
You know what needs to be in place before Day 1.
And the 30-day markers that tell you early whether it's working. A Signal lawyer drafts the agreements and makes sure they're signed before anyone starts.
THE TOOL

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10 minutes. Everything that needs to be in place before anyone starts — and the 30-day markers that tell you early whether it's working. Arrive at your next consultation knowing exactly what to address.

ONBOARDING KIT
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The right foundation, built before anyone starts.

Tell us about your hire.

Describe the role and how this person will work. We'll cover classification, onboarding structure, access risks, and what needs to be signed before they start.

This tool provides general legal information, not legal advice. Consult a lawyer for your specific situation.
QUESTIONS

What you're probably wondering.

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