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Rights and safety

Foreign workers in Canada have the same workplace rights as Canadians. This section covers the main rights, how to recognize LMIA selling and illegal fees, changing employers and where to report abuse.

5 articles

  1. Foreign workers' rightsForeign workers in Canada have the same rights as Canadians. What employers must and must not do, per ESDC and IRCC, and your rights if you lose your job.Updated October 2026
  2. Spotting LMIA selling and illegal feesCharging workers for an LMIA or job offer is a violation. Warning signs, ESDC's rules on recruitment fees and Vietnamese law on brokerage fees.Updated October 2026
  3. Can I change employers?Employer-specific permit holders must apply for a new work permit to change jobs, and may request to start working for the new employer while waiting.Updated October 2026
  4. Vietnam's Law 69/2020 when you sign a contract yourselfWorkers signing directly with a Canadian employer must register the contract under Law 69/2020/QH14: requirements, contract contents, documents, rights.Updated October 2026
  5. Where to report abuse and violationsOfficial channels to report abuse of foreign workers, immigration fraud and rule-breaking employers: Service Canada, IRCC, the Anti-Fraud Centre, 911.Updated October 2026
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