Hiring Temporary Foreign Workers: 6 Key Employment Contract Considerations

While not generally mandatory, a current, clear and concise written employment contract is one of the best investments you can make to limit your liability related to your workforce. This is even more crucial when it comes to hiring temporary foreign workers whose employment depends not only on their personal qualifications and performance but also on your authorization to legally hire the foreign worker and your compliance with all requirements of the Immigration Refugee Protection Act and Regulations. Since September 2022, it is mandatory that all employers who hire under the Temporary Foreign Worker or the International Mobility Programs provide foreign workers with a written and signed employment contract outlining the terms and conditions of their employment. In addition to being consistent with the offer of employment in the approved Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) or as declared in the submitted Online Offer of Employment and respecting the