Worker Recruitment
Starting on April 1, 2009, all Manitoba employers wanting to recruit foreign workers will first be required to register with the Employment Standards Branch, Business Registration Unit. This requirement results from the new
Worker Recruitment and Protection Act, which improves protections for foreign workers. This page summarizes what’s new for employers, with more detailed information available by April 1, 2009.
By April 1, 2009, anyone engaged in foreign worker recruitment in Manitoba is required to have a licence from the Employment Standards Branch. This requirement results from the new
Worker Recruitment and Protection Act, which increases protections for foreign workers. This page highlights the legislative criteria that recruiters must meet to get a licence; and the obligations for foreign worker recruitment in Manitoba.
On April 1, 2009,
The Worker Recruitment and Protection Act will replace
The Employment Services Act. The new Act expands coverage to include protection for foreign workers and children working in the talent industry. The Worker Recruitment and Protection Act strictly prohibits charging fees to people seeking or finding work. This page highlights the changes.
