Giuliana said:
I live in toronto right now, we are going to sign the contract this week. becauseshe always told me that the contract was the LMO, but I don't think it's right. So I told her that we have to sign the contract this week.
But If I would like to change the family, I have to start all over again from my country?What it your best suggestion?
Thank you for your patience and time
Thanks,
No you don't have to start over from your country. You actually need to find a new employer in Toronto, if that's where you are, sign a new contract when you find one, new employer files for LMO for you, you send application to CPC-V. It does take a while to process though. Don't quit your job yet though. Find an employer first, and let them file an LMO for you. When you have your new LMO, give notice to your employer, usually 15 days.
Please read these carefully.
http://www.liveincaregiverprogram.com/
Changing jobs
Occasionally, live-in caregivers have reason or need to change employers. You do not need permission from your present employer to accept a job as a live-in caregiver with a different employer. You cannot be deported for quitting your job or for looking for other employment as a live-in caregiver. You should be aware that it is your responsibility to find a new employer. Your HRCC may be able to provide information about available live-in caregiver positions.
Your new employer must have the offer of employment confirmed by an HRCC. Include a copy of the HRCC's letter, which confirms the confirmation of the offer of employment, with your application for a new work permit. You must get a new work permit before you begin to work for your new employer. You can get an application guide for your work permit by contacting the CIC Call Centre or by visiting the CIC Web site.
If your work permit is about to expire and you have not yet found a new employer, or the HRCC confirmation has not been processed, send your application to renew your work permit and a letter of explanation to the Case Processing Centre, Vegreville, Alberta, T9C 1C1, at least three weeks before the expiry date of your work permit. Be sure to include your file number, full name and date of birth, and keep a copy for yourself. Do not allow your work permit to expire, even for one day. It is your responsibility to keep your work permit valid.
Working for anyone other than the employer named on your work permit is illegal. You cannot accept trial employment where a new employer offers to "try out" your services for a few weeks or months to determine if you would be a suitable full-time employee. Trial employment is also illegal for an employer. Under the Live-in Caregiver Program, unauthorized employment will not count toward the two-year employment requirement to apply for permanent residence in Canada.
Thinking about quitting?
You will improve your chances of getting another job if you have worked in one job for a considerable period of time. Before quitting your job (unless there are problems of abuse) you should try to solve your work problems by talking about them with your employer. It is reasonable for you and your employer to revise your contract periodically to be sure that it is suitable to both of you. Talk with your employer before taking any action to quit your job. If you decide to quit, give your employer enough notice so that arrangements can be made for your replacement. Check your contract to find out how much notice you have agreed to give your employer. However, you are encouraged to leave a physically abusive situation right away.
Breaking the contract
If you leave your job, your employer must provide you with a record of employment (ROE). Only your employer can get and complete this document. The ROE shows how many weeks you have worked and how much you have earned. You will need this record to apply for EI benefits. If you are not applying for EI benefits, keep your ROE in a safe place. It is your work record and can serve as proof that you have worked the necessary length of time to apply for permanent residence as set out in the Live-In Caregiver Program regulations. Your employer cannot refuse to give you a record of employment. If you are having difficulty getting your ROE, contact your local HRCC and ask officials to follow up with your employer.
Remember that if you change jobs, you must have another contract with your new employer.
Any live-in caregiver who decides to live out, or who accepts any other type of employment, can be disqualified from the program.
If you lose your job
If you need to apply for EI benefits, contact the HRCC nearest you. You will need your record of employment to collect these benefits. If you have not yet received your record of employment, you can still apply for EI. You will be expected to find a new employer as soon as possible. If you wish to apply for permanent residence after you have worked for two years as a live-in caregiver, the two years of work must be completed within three years of your arrival. Periods of unemployment can delay the date on which you can apply for permanent residence and could also cause you to exceed the three years within which you must complete your two years of work.
Here's a list of caregiver associations. Find someonbe who might be able to assist you.
Appendix E Live-in caregiver/domestic worker associations
Contact list
You can contact any of the following groups to get more information about your rights as a live-in caregiver in Canada. These groups can answer your questions about working conditions, employee-employer relations, changing jobs, job loss or abuse. They can also help you learn more about your new community and how to meet people. You do not need your employer's permission to contact these groups.
West Coast Domestic Workers Association
119 Pender Street West, Suite 302
Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 1S5
Telephone: 604-669-4482 Fax: 604-669-6456
Web site: http://www.wcdwa.ca
e-mail: wcdwa@vcn.bc.ca
Philippine Women's Centre
Kalayaan Centre
451 Powell Street
Vancouver, British Columbia V6A 1G7
Telephone: 604-215-1103 Fax: 604-215-1103
Web site: http://pwc.bc.tripod.com
e-mail: pwc@attcanada.ca
Committee for Domestic Workers' and Caregivers' Rights
789 14th Street East
Vancouver, British Columbia V5P 1H9
Telephone: 604-874-0649 Fax: 604-874-0649
Association des aides familiales du Québec
1750, rue Saint André
Montreal, Quebec H2L 3T8
Telephone: 514-272-2670 Fax: 514-272-7156
e-mail: aafq@aafq.ca
Canadian Coalition for In-Home Care
12 Irwin Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4Y 1K9
Telephone: 905-849-6520 Fax: 905-849-6921
Toronto Organization for Domestic Workers' Rights (Intercede)
234 Eglinton Avenue East, Suite 205
Toronto, Ontario M6G 1A5
Telephone: 416-483-4554 Fax: 416-483-9781
e-mail: cds@pofbwr.org
But if there is abuse on their part then you can leave the abusive situation and report them to proper authorities.