Empowering newcomers one session at a time!
On this page are a series of workshops and resources designed to guide employees new to Canada of their rights as workers. Let’s navigate the Canadian workplace together to ensure everyone feels confident and informed.
Past Sessions
Are you a newcomer to Canada? 
Join us to learn about your rights working in Ontario! In this session we will be covering the basics of the:
- Employment Standards Act
- Ontario Human Rights Code
- Canadian Work Experience
- Platform Worker Rights (like Uber)
Hosted in collaboration by the Hamilton Immigration Partnership Council (HIPC), the Hamilton Community Legal Clinic and Solidarity Place. This event is free and open to all.
Date: September 24, 2024
Time: 6:00-8:00 PM
Location: Hamilton Room, Central Library, 55 York Blvd (Jackson Square)
Past Presentations
Zoom Recordings
Resources
Past Presentations
Zoom Recordings
Resources
- Employee Rights Handout (English)
- Employee Rights Handout (Arabic)
- Employee Rights Handout (French)
- Employee Rights Handout (Spanish)
- Employment Standards Act
- Human Rights at Work
- Know Your Rights & Community Resources Pamphlet
- Occupational Health and Safety Act
- Workplace Rights
- Workplace Safety and Insurance Act
