NAME CHANGE – If a work permit application is already in process for a worker, the name change will NOT be permitted. A name change will be accepted if it is submitted 6 weeks ahead, from the date, the change is requested. Employers may request the named worker on a subsequent travel date if a date is open and not filled with a worker who has a work visa. A future LMIA can also be an option to name a particular worker provided housing is available.
CARIBBEAN & MEXICO – EARLY CESSATION OF EMPLOYMENT
Following the completion of trial period and consultation with Government Agent to prematurely cease the Worker’s employment, the Employer must notify the worker a
minimum of seven (7) days prior to dismissal except if dismissal is with cause.
URGENT MESSAGE – EMPLOYERS ARE CAUTIONED TO RESTRICT CHANGES TO THEIR LMIA LABOUR PLANS, TO ENSURE WORKERS ARRIVE.
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WHAT’S NEW
• Recognized Employer Pilot (REP) – please refer to page 10 for details, do not assume a REP status applies to all types of requests.
• Check the dollar amount for – utility deduction; the meal deduction; source country deduction (Caribbean only), laundry costs and recognition payment. All of these have had the annual Consumer Price Index (CPI) applied.
• Workers must not be required to work excessive hours that would be detrimental to their health or safety. All relevant documentation requesting additional hours of work is to be kept 6 years and provided to the Government Agent on request.
• Under the Contract, Obligations of the employer, the provision to have the employer provide basic Internet service when available. The new clause does not have any provision for the cost to be shared with the worker.
• Laundry facilities – accommodations with laundry facilities must also be equipped with dryers. And, where accommodations require paid laundry facilities, the employer is responsible to provide the worker with a weekly amount ($16.00/week) towards laundry costs or provide once a week laundry service. The employer is also required to provide transportation to/from paid laundry facilities free of charge
• Transfer – At the time of a transfer the sending employer will now include an accurate record of working hours accumulated to date, in addition to the documents already provided.
• Transfer – The receiving employer and the transferred worker(s) are expected to sign a new contract, with both parties maintaining a copy.