Foreign Worker - Notice Period

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Hi,
I am an employee of an Indian Company and working for a Canadian Client Here.

I came to Canada with Valid Closed Work Permit and got a PR recently.

Still, My employment belongs to Indian Entity of Canadian company,

They are requesting me to serve 12 weeks notice period rather than 2 weeks standard Canadian notice period.

There was a contract signed before I came to Canada where it is mentioned that the notice period is 90 days.

Heard that those kind of contracts are illegal in some of the provinces.

I need some help regarding understand that and also what are my options to serve only 2 weeks.

I may lose this new Job if I am not able to join within 2 weeks.
Thanks
Ra

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Hello Ra,

Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.

We can appreciate that you would be concerned about this situation.

It may be best that you speak to a reputable Lawyer who is familiar with employment law and employment issues for additional information regarding your situation and to find out what your rights are.

I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.

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