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Starting Work
Starting Work
The paperwork before your first shift.
Your Social Insurance Number (SIN)
You need a SIN to work and get paid in Canada — how to get one, and what a temporary (900-series) SIN means.
Employee or 'contractor'? Why it matters
Some employers label workers 'contractors' to skip EI, CPP and vacation pay — if they control your hours and tools, you may legally be an employee.