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ARTICLE · 10 DECEMBER 2019

Are You Currently Employıng Foreıgn Workers? Fıve Quıck Tıps...

Due to recent changes, most in-Canada work permit extensions now must be made electronically, rather than by paper.

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1. Consider conducting periodic, randomized internal audits to verify your company's compliance with immigration obligations.

2. Introduce a Foreign Worker Policy for managers including clear guidelines on not making changes to foreign workers' work conditions without first seeking advice.

3. Review the prevailing wage for all of your foreign workers annually to ensure you are paying foreign workers sufficiently, where required.

4. Keep detailed records regarding your foreign workers (contracts, work permits, LMIAs or Employer Compliance submissions, pay stubs, time sheets, and more) for at least 6 years.

5. Ensure job offers are contingent on the foreign workers' ability to obtain and maintain legal authorization to work in Canada for the company as contemplated in the job offer.

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