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i am an open work permit holder that has been expired aug 20 2015. however, i renewed it already and just waiting for it since according to the immigration its "in process". right now I'm currently employed at mcdonalds restaurant as a fulltime overnight shift manager. and my store manager was asking me the legal documentation that i can work legally. since shes not accepting my open work permit since it was expired already and she said she can terminate me right away. what i did was called immigration Canada concerning my situation and they said i can still continue my work with mcdonalds coz I'm under "Implied Status" which means my open work permit was expired but i submitted already all the documents needed for renewal of it. what i need to is to show or submit to my store manager are the proof that like the receipt of my renewal fee, hard copy of the documents with the bar code and the Canada post receipt that i mailed the documents to the immigration already. my question is...is she still can terminate me? if she can, is there any pay that i can collect since i started working August 07, 2013 with them?
Thank you for your question. If you are still legally able to work for McDonalds, and you can prove this to your employer, then they cannot terminate you without providing you with notice or termination pay. I suggest making it clear to your employer, in writing, that you are legally able to continue working, and invite your employer to direct any questions to your contact at Immigration Canada.