Legal and Practical Guidance for Hiring
Navigating immigration policies and labor laws doesn’t have to be complicated. In fact, in majority of employment cases, hiring immigrant talent is no more complicated than hiring Canadian-born workers.
Understanding Work Permits & Visa Types
Different types of work permits and visas allow newcomers to work in Canada. Employers can hire through pathways like:
- Permanent Resident Talent: Many immigrants already have work authorization as permanent residents, making them legally equal to Canadian Citizens.
- Hiring International Students: many of our most highly educated local candidates are enrolled in post-secondary universities and colleges like McMaster University and Mohawk College.
- Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP): For filling short-term labor shortages.
- International Mobility Program (IMP): Allows hiring without a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) in specific cases.
Compliance with Labor Laws
Employers must ensure fair wages, proper working conditions, and compliance with employment standards when hiring immigrants. Key areas include:
- Non-discriminatory hiring practices.
- Equal pay and benefits for immigrant employees.
- Work authorization verification and record-keeping.
