In addition to receiving help from the Employment Standards office, you also have the option of suing your employer (and the client in the case of temporary workers) for the wages owed. For more information, visit the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development website.
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions about payroll taxes Quebec Parental Insurance Plan (QPIP): Employer rate of 0.692% on a maximum of $98,000. Employment Insurance (EI): Employer rate of 1.834% on a maximum of $65,700. Health Services Fund (HSF): Rates vary by payroll and industry and range from 1.25% to 4.26%.
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.
In Quebec, employers are required to give employees written notice of termination of employment. The notice period varies based on the length of the employee's uninterrupted service: 3 months to 1 year of uninterrupted service: 1 week. 1 to 5 years of uninterrupted service: 2 weeks.