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Right to Work Validation

Seamlessly collect key identity documents and confirm your candidates are eligible to work in Canada.

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The Cornerstone of International Hiring

Canada’s recent increase in immigration has been beneficial for employers struggling to find qualified workers. However, employers risk legal ramifications if the workers they recruit do not have the right to work in Canada.

Incorporating the process of verifying work eligibility helps to strengthen your background check program and protect your business and reputation.

Top benefits include:

  • Compliance – facilitate compliance with applicable local and international laws and regulations by verifying candidates’ eligibility to work
  • Convenience – identity documents and work permits are collected online and stored in the secured and centralized client portal
  • Minimized risks – gain peace of mind and reduce liability for your business, saving time and money in the long run
  • Speed – results are posted at an average of 1 business day upon receipt of completed information
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Sterling Backcheck offers a Right to Work service to help you manage your organization’s work eligibility requirement. This check can be easily added to any existing background screening process.

 

The Right to Work report includes the following information:

  • Eligibility to work in the country of hire
  • Eligibility to do the work in question
  • Validity of identity documents/work permit
  • Applicable conditions and restrictions

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about the Right to Work service.

Sterling Backcheck collects documents confirming a candidate is eligible to work and to hold the position for which they applied. In Canada, the documents collected are validated via visual analysis or third-party databases.

We recommend conducting Right to Work checks when hiring international prospective employees, since they are an essential part of understanding whether a candidate is eligible for employment in the country in which they would be working and eligible to do the work in question.

Candidates are asked to provide documents confirming they are eligible for employment in the country in which they would be working  and to hold the position for which they applied. Sterling Backcheck then confirms to the client that the required documents have been collected. In Canada, the documents are also validated via visual analysis or third-party databases.

The documents required can vary based on the candidates’ nationality and the country in which the Right to Work check is being conducted. In Canada, Canadian citizens must upload a Canadian passport, birth certificate, or citizenship card. Non-citizens must provide a valid Permanent Resident Card, study permit, work permit, or Confirmation of Permanent Residence.

This service is typically processed within 1-3 days.

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Streamlined Online Verification of Work Eligibility

Document Collection

Documents confirming applicants’ right to work are collected online without requiring any manual processing by the hiring manager.

Authentication

Identity documents and work permits are validated via visual analysis or third-party databases to identify markers of authenticity.

Conditions and Restrictions

Learn whether there are any conditions and restrictions that apply to your candidates’ eligibility to work, such as restrictions against doing certain jobs.

The Sterling Backcheck Advantage

Measurable Value. No Shortcuts.

We offer the highest level of quality and service at a competitive price to deliver the best value to your organization.

Process and Technology

We leverage state-of-the-art technology to streamline the screening process and provide clients and candidates with an outstanding experience.

In-House Compliance Experts

Our team of compliance experts help you and your organization stay up-to-date with global and regional regulatory changes.

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