👉 Join Now:  Zero-50 Email Challenge  At one point or another, almost every yoga teacher I know has thought “Am I really a contractor, or… am I an employee?” The answer to that question has big implications - things like your working rights, superannuation (RRSP/401k), holiday pay…it  can even affect your ability to work for multiple studios, or run your own business. And if you're a studio owner, getting this question wrong can lead to some pretty big consequences. However, it’s a grey area, and one that the yoga industry has largely swept under the rug, at least as far as I can tell. That’s why, in my mind, it’s a very important question to ask, and also one that needs a clear answer. And in today's interview, Cory Sterling (a practicing lawyer, and owner of the law firm Conscious Counsel) gives us a clear path forward to address this issue as an industry. So if you’re a teacher, or studio owner, this is one episode you don’t want to miss! PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS Why getting legal advice upfront can save you time and lots of moneyWhy the government sets standards for employmentThe deciding factors that determine if a yoga teacher is actually an employee, or an independent contractorWhy one studio faced over $300 000 in back taxes for misclassifying their teachersHow to know if your non-compete clause is enforceableThe best way studios and teachers can talk about teachers employment statusWhy yoga studios and teachers should have contracts, just like any other professionFIND CORY STERLING Conscious Counsel InstagramConscious Counsel WebsiteThe Yoga Law BookLawisfun.comFIND CORA Cora’s NewsletterCora’s InstagramFor links & resources mentioned in this episode go to https://www.corageroux.com/episode88 Support the show (https://www.corageroux.com/theteachersclub)