For an 8-hour work shift, employees are entitled to a minimum 20-minute uninterrupted break if they work more than six hours. The break should not be taken at the beginning or end of the shift, and employees must be allowed to take it away from their workstation.
Quebec - Hours of Work The standard work week in Quebec is 40 hours. On a daily basis, you can refuse to work more than four additional hours of your regular shift or more than 14 hours in a 24-hour period, whichever is shorter. You can refuse to work more than 50 hours in a week.
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.
This policy discusses unfair labour practices affecting the employer, including: bargaining without the employees' authority; • violating another trade union's bargaining authority; • interfering with employers' organizations; • organizing on employer's premises; and • encouraging illegal work stoppages.
For more information, please contact the Labour Program at 1-800-641-4049.
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.
Reporting unfair or deceptive business practices The Competition Bureau by using their online complaint form. Your provincial or territorial consumer affairs office. The Better Business Bureau. The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.