No. Open work permits are generally only issued to the following categories of foreign workers: Spouses of foreign individuals with Canadian study or work permits; Foreign individuals who are in…
In Canada, there are two types of work permits that are issued – open work permits and employer-specific work permits. The first type of work permit, an open work permit,…
Generally, yes. Under the Employment Insurance Act, all “insured” workers may access EI benefits given that they have paid their EI premiums and have satisfied the minimum requirements, including completion…
No. Foreign workers are protected at both the federal and provincial levels. For example, Ontario has specific employment protections for foreign workers. The Employment Protection for Foreign Nationals Act (“EPFNA”)…
Foreign workers are entitled to termination pay and severance pay, where applicable, as outlined under the Employment Standards Act, 2000. Further, subject to what may be stated in a written…
Foreign workers have the same human rights protections as other Ontario workers. The Ontario Human Rights Code sets out several protected grounds. Protected grounds for purposes of employment include citizenship,…
Yes, an employee’s immigration status does not affect their rights to entitlements such as overtime pay, minimum wage or vacation pay under the ESA. However, depending on the industry the…
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