Breaking an employment contract on working/holiday visa

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    Breaking an employment contract on working/holiday visa

    Thanks everyone

    Last edited by toomuchtoomuch; 11-11-2014 at 01:26 PM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by toomuchtoomuch:
    What can they do?
    From nothing all the way up to breaking your legs and possibly kill you
    I would think it will be closer or equal to nothing.

    Seriously : what does your contract say about break clauses ?

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    Haha. Nothing. I think this company is kinda sketchy. I didn't realize that until I started working for them and I have had to beg and message my agent numerous times just to get paid...


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    Regardless of what the contract says -- if it is illegal, that takes precedence. It is up to the employer to verify the right to work. If you cannot work longer than 90 days, it is illegal for the employer to keep you on.

    Having said that ... I know several employers will switch you from one company to another company they own, and continue using you in the same job.


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    ImmD can kick you out*. Your employer can't. You decide.




    * Unlikely they would, but...


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    Ok thanks guys . I will tell my agent. In Canada we don't have length specific contracts so this is a little annoying to me.


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    Just hearing the words "Having to beg to be paid", you need to move on from that shit hole, they cant do jack to you.