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Cathryn Sawicki
Live webinar
$60
2 hours
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This course on employer compliance will equip immigration lawyers and consultants with the essential knowledge and skills to advise businesses effectively on navigating the complexities of immigration regulations. This course will provide practitioners with detailed information so that they can advise employers on their obligations to foreign workers and get updated on Canada’s ever-changing immigration laws. Practitioners will learn how to proactively identify potential areas of non-compliance and guide employers in implementing robust internal policies to mitigate risks. The seminar will include case studies to solidify understanding and allow practitioners to apply their learning. This will allow them to confidently advise employers on building and maintaining compliant workplaces, including proper wage payments, adherence to working conditions, and meticulous record-keeping practices. Furthermore, the seminar will address the ethical responsibilities of immigration practitioners in ensuring employers uphold their obligations under immigration law and avoid exploitation of vulnerable foreign workers Ultimately, this CPD will provide a comprehensive understanding of employer responsibilities that ultimately contribute to protecting the rights of foreign workers while ensuring that businesses operate within the boundaries of Canadian immigration law, avoiding costly penalties and reputational damage. This, in turn, strengthens the integrity and effectiveness of Canada's immigration programs.
Managing Partner
Serotte Law
Cathryn Sawicki is the Managing Partner of Serotte Law Canada. She completed her law degree at Osgoode Hall and is the co-author of a book called “Canadian Immigration and Refugee Law: A Practitioners Handbook” which is currently in its second edition and distributed by Emond Publishing. Cathryn has been designated as a Certified Specialist in Immigration and Citizenship Law by the Law Society of Ontario and has particular expertise in the area of compliance, strategic immigration solutions, and immigration processing. Cathryn has extensive experience and expertise on a variety of aspects ranging from employer compliance, Federal Court matters, and global mobility solutions. She has leading caselaw before the Federal Court of Canada and the Federal Court of Appeal. Cathryn obtained one of the largest immigration settlements in the 50-year history of one of the law firms she worked at. Cathryn has shared her immigration knowledge across Canada for various entities and also enjoys teaching immigration law at various colleges and law schools across Canada.
2025 Annual Pass, $800. Includes all 2025 regular courses.