I am a small business owner. I have had a independant contractor do my bookkeeping for around 10 years. they come in once a week and invoice me for their services. I am moving offices to new city and do not need their services any longer. Is 1 week notice suffice and do I owe any severance?

If the bookkeeper is a 'true' independent contractor then you do not owe him or her notice or severance. The answer is different if the person is in fact a dependent contractor or an employee. To determine the legal nature of the work relationship with this person and whether you him or her owe any notice or termination pay is a very fact-specific exercise and I encourage your to contact me at the number below to discuss the situation. Lumi Pungea