Quebec. As an employee in Quebec, your employer must provide you with an unpaid 30-minute break after working for five hours in a row.
40 hours in a week (the period between midnight on Saturday and midnight on the Saturday that immediately follows)
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.
If you have questions or concerns, you can call us at 1-866-487-9243 or visit dol/agencies/whd. You will be directed to the nearest WHD office for assistance.
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.
You can file a complaint with the CNESST in two ways: Online. By telephone at 1 844 838-0808.
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.
In Quebec, the Act respecting labour standards protects most employees by providing minimum acceptable working conditions.