From July 1, 2025, employers with 25+ employees must provide new employees with written information before their first day of work (or as soon as reasonably possible), including: Legal name and operating name of employer. Employer contact information. General description of work location.
Contact the nearest regional office of the Labour Program by telephone or mail. You can also send us an email using our online form by choosing one of the following topics: Employer's Annual Hazardous Occurrence Report ( EAHOR ) Employment equity.
The Act respecting labour standards applies to most employees in Quebec, including those working remotely (for example, working from home). An employee is someone who works for an employer and receives a salary. The Act respecting labour standards says what is legally acceptable regarding working conditions.
You can file a complaint with the CNESST in two ways: Online. By telephone at 1 844 838-0808.
Advance notice periods The length of the period depends on how long you've been working for your employer: less than 3 months: no minimum advance notice period. between 3 months and 1 year: 1 week. between 1 and 5 years: 2 weeks.
Report a dangerous situation You can contact the on-call inspector by calling 1 844 838-0808, option 1.
A worker may file a complaint or report a hazardous situation by contacting an inspector on call at 1 844 838-0808, option 1. Doing so is voluntary and confidential.