Conference
937 Safe employment integration of newcomers to canada
Abstract
Introduction Settlement and integration involves helping recent immigrants and refugees find work and become economically solvent. Yet many newcomers end up in ‘survival jobs’ that are precarious, physically demanding and expose workers to hazards. While ‘welcome materials’ and settlement programs help newcomers find employment, few offer guidance on employment rights, employer responsibilities and how to stay safe at work. We know very little …
Authors
Kosny A; Yanar B; Begum M; Premji S; Al-Khooly D
Volume
75
Pagination
pp. a32-a32
Publisher
BMJ
Publication Date
April 2018
DOI
10.1136/oemed-2018-icohabstracts.89
Name of conference
Accident Prevention
Conference proceedings
Occupational and Environmental Medicine
Issue
Suppl 2
ISSN
1351-0711