Conflict in the workplace is a common occurrence. For migrant workers there are added factors such as language barriers, cultural differences and power struggles impacting relationships among migrant workers and with their supervisors/employers. The pandemic has also heightened the situation. There are fewer social events and activities for relaxation due to COVID-19, resulting in less outlets...
Migrant workers can be vulnerable to unsafe work and workplace hazards, including their health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. They often lack the knowledge, language skills and ability to exercise their right to a safe and healthy workplace. WorkSafeBC is partnering with AMSSA to develop workshops and information for settlement agencies and their support...
As newcomers to Canada, migrant workers often require support during their stay. Migrant worker support organizations take on a variety of outreach activities to improve workers’ understanding of how to protect themselves from COVID-19, their rights in the workplace, services available to them, as well as information on how to access health, income and emergency...
Migrant workers can be vulnerable to unsafe work and workplace hazards, including their health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. They often lack the knowledge, language skills and ability to exercise their right to a safe and healthy workplace. WorkSafeBC is partnering with AMSSA to develop workshops and information for settlement agencies and their support...
Migrant workers can be vulnerable to unsafe work and workplace hazards, including their health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. They often lack the knowledge, language skills and ability to exercise their right to a safe and healthy workplace. WorkSafeBC is partnering with AMSSA to develop workshops and information for settlement agencies and their support...
Sexual harassment is a form of discrimination and is defined as any unwelcome comment or conduct of a sexual nature that may detrimentally affect the work environment or lead to adverse job-related consequences for the victim of the harassment. Sexual harassment can have a serious negative impact on victims. It also impacts others in the...
Migrant worker support organizations have expressed a need for an orientation and training on the Government of Canada Temporary Foreign Worker Job Bank. This training will enable front line support workers to be able to guide migrant workers in searching and applying for positions listed on the Job Bank, increasing the probability of labour market attachment in Canada for migrant...
La version française suit la présente version anglaise The French version follows the English version National Virtual Roundtables for Migrant Worker Support Organizations will provide professional development opportunities and enhance the capacity of individuals, and the staff at organizations, institutions and businesses that support migrant workers. The roundtable events are an opportunity to share on regional priorities and...
In this webinar, we will explore the role of consulates in protecting migrant workers in Canada. Consulates play an important role in maintaining connections between employers and migrant workers. Speakers will share best practices on building relationships and collaborating with consulates, all with the goal of providing increased supports to migrant workers in Canada. Event...
In this webinar, speakers will present on the application processes and pathways for migrant workers to apply for permanent residency in Canada. Speakers will review the program(s) available to migrant workers, preparation for applying, the application process, wait times, legal implications and applications for family members. The presentations will be followed by a Q&A session....
