Even if you’re working without a valid work permit or Social Insurance Number (SIN), you still have rights! This includes human rights, health & safety, employment standards, and Workplace Safety & Insurance Board (WSIB).
You have the right to:
- Get paid for all the hours you work
- Be paid at least minimum wage
Without status, it can feel scary to stand up for our rights. That’s why we’re uniting together to protect ourselves and fight for permanent resident status for all!
There is safety in numbers. If you’re being mistreated or cheated at work, you’re not alone! Get in touch with us for support and send a WhatsApp message to Kit at 905-324-2840.
Tips for Protecting Yourself at Work
- Keep documents to help show what wages you are owed, including:
- What you were paid and when
- The hours you worked
- The dates you worked
- Where you worked and what you did each day
- Keep records or take pictures of all your employment documents, including:
- Any papers you sign
- Your pay statements
- Cheques you received
- Any communications (texts, emails, WhatsApp messages) that you have with your boss or supervisor
- Your boss may ask for an address. If you do not feel safe providing your home address, you can provide a different address where you can safely pick up your mail.
Getting cheated at work? Get in touch for support: 905-324-2840.