They pay me cash of 250 dollars weekly without a pay slip and I don’t have a regular day off. I asked for a pay slip to know my deductions, but they insist that it is not necessary. They told me not to listen to my friends’ advice because they are giving me the wrong information. The Caregivers’ Action Centre information session on the Employment Standard Act that I attended gave me the courage to protect my rights. I asked for my pay cheque with pay slip and they keep on delaying. The husband was verbally abusive every time I followed it up. I ddn’t have peace of mind and I decided to quit my job. My employer didn’t give my one month salary and vacation pay. I filed a complaint to the Ministry of Labor and after a lengthy process, the Ministry of Labour ordered my employer to pay one month salary and vacation pay… – E.J.D.
