Employee case files

Part Of: Canadian Jewish Congress, Ontario Region fonds; Canadian Overseas Garment Commission series; Employee case files sub-series

Part Of: Canadian Jewish Congress, Ontario Region fonds; Canadian Overseas Garment Commission series; Employee case files sub-series

Scope and Content: Sub-series consists of correspondence and employee personnel files. Files include forms capturing the employee name, date of contact with employee and remarks about the individual's situation both financial and personal. Financial remarks relate to weekly earnings, payroll deductions and requests for assistance in the form of loans. Personal remarks relate to family situations regarding the health and welfare of spouses, children, and relatives. Correspondence includes letters from the Canadian Overseas Garment Commission to employees regarding updated contact information, financial assistance, notification to appear in person, and matters related to government services such as Family Allowance, immigration and issuance of employee certificates of merit.; Files are arranged alphabetically by employee last name and religion and are grouped by Jewish and non-Jewish immigrants.

Access Restriction: Partially closed. Researchers must receive permission from the OJA director prior to accessing some of the records.

Physical Condition: Records are extremely fragile, careful handling of documents should be observed