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civil action against employer!

navidhillon

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Nov 13, 2020
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what can i do if my employer is asking for more illegal money while am on a lmia based work permit under him and just 1 year away from PR?
 

scylla

VIP Member
Jun 8, 2010
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Toronto
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
28-05-2010
AOR Received.
19-08-2010
File Transfer...
28-06-2010
Passport Req..
01-10-2010
VISA ISSUED...
05-10-2010
LANDED..........
05-10-2010

scylla

VIP Member
Jun 8, 2010
95,938
22,177
Toronto
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
28-05-2010
AOR Received.
19-08-2010
File Transfer...
28-06-2010
Passport Req..
01-10-2010
VISA ISSUED...
05-10-2010
LANDED..........
05-10-2010
but what if i dont have proof?
Then I'm not sure what you should do. The best option may be to get a consult with an immigration lawyer on your situation.
 

navidhillon

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Nov 13, 2020
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If you already paid the employer for a LMIA you’re in no position to start getting all ethical about things
No position at all
i didnt paid him , i was asked for the job and an employee was in demand but later on he asked for money , and he said it will cover for the fees of lawyer when i will apply for PR. but again he asked for money. which in no way is legal.
 

Buletruck

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May 18, 2015
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Record the conversations when he asks for money. Submit them to IRCC when you report him. If you can’t record them, report him anyway.
 

canuck78

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Jun 18, 2017
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How did you find this job? You say “more” money. Did you pay to secure the job? Unfortunately this is not uncommon although illegal. It is usually done through a consultant.
 

Islander216

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Nov 27, 2019
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If you report him, you will most likely be terminated and you don't have much to stand on because your immigration status is tied to your work permit.

Even if IRCC find your position justified, it's not going to change the underlying situation, which is as an employer he can fire you without cause. So unless you can move to another company in Canada or you're ready to return to your home country, the nuclear option of reporting him will probably lead to your dismissal and the revocation of your work permit, meaning you would have to leave Canada.
 

Islander216

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Nov 27, 2019
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I found many answers in this forum that it is legal to remain in Canada until a work permit expires even if you were laid off.
On a closed work permit you're only allowed to work for that employer.

If you mean just to remain to reside then yes you can do that until the expiration of your work permit, but if you can't work what would be the point?
 
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hello2020

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Oct 8, 2019
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Not on a closed work permit it isn't, you're only allowed to work for that employer.

You're thinking of an open work permit.
You're thinking about working for another employer on a closed WP, but I am about legally staying in Canada after being laid off while a work permit is still valid - it is different things.
 

Islander216

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Nov 27, 2019
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Yes, i figured as much which is why i edited my post to reflect that.

If you want to remain just to stay without working, have at it. I'm not sure what the point of that would be though.
 

hello2020

Star Member
Oct 8, 2019
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On a closed work permit you're only allowed to work for that employer.

If you mean just to remain to reside then yes you can do that until the expiration of your work permit, but if you can't work what would be the point?
For instance, to apply for a new WP.