Publications

November 22, 2018

Employers: 6 main amendments to the Act respecting labour standards

On June 12, 2018, the Act respecting labour standards (the “Act”) was amended to give employees more flexibility in order to improve their family work balance. Here is an overview of the main changes made to the Act. The reference guide specifies which amendments will be coming into force on (…)

October 17, 2018

Cannabis legalization: a reference guide for employers

The use of cannabis for recreational purposes will be legal in Canada as of October 17, 2018. Employers will have to manage cannabis consumption in the workplace to ensure that employees do their work safely while respecting applicable laws. Summary of the law in Quebec Considering the various (…)

July 7, 2015

Bill 42 and the reorganization of the Quebec labour-related institutions

Last June 12, Bill 42, entitled « An Act to group the Commission de l’équité salariale, the Commission des normes du travail and the Commission de la santé et de la sécurité du travail and to establish the Administrative Labour Tribunal1 » (the « Loi Act to group the CÉS, the CNT and the CSST and (…)