Unfair treatment, unpaid wages & safety
What to do about unpaid wages, unsafe work or discrimination — and the free bodies that enforce your rights.
What to do about unpaid wages, unsafe work or discrimination — and the free bodies that enforce your rights.
Key points to understand
Filing an employment-standards complaint (free)
Filing an employment-standards complaint (free). In practice, this is one of the details newcomers most often ask about, so take a moment to understand how it applies to your situation before moving on.
Right to refuse unsafe work; workers' compensation
Right to refuse unsafe work; workers' compensation. In practice, this is one of the details newcomers most often ask about, so take a moment to understand how it applies to your situation before moving on.
Human-rights protection against discrimination
Human-rights protection against discrimination. In practice, this is one of the details newcomers most often ask about, so take a moment to understand how it applies to your situation before moving on.
Practical tips
- Prepare your documents and translations in advance — most delays come from missing paperwork.
- Always note the office name, address, and a contact number before you go.
- Ask the community on MyHAbroad if you’re unsure — chances are someone has already been through it.
Always verify with official sources before acting on the information above.
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