What are your rights?
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Vacation
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Holidays
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CNESST
Vacations
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According to the law on labor standards, thise right is acquired over a period of 12 consecutive months, generally between May 1 and April 30 of the following year. The length of vacation to which the employee is entitled is determined on the basis of his period of continuous service. The longer the period, the longer the vacation can be. We invite you to consult the website of the CNESST.
Holidays
The majority of employees in Quebec are entitled to leave and compensation for the following statutory holidays:
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New Year's Day (January 1);
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Good Friday or Easter Monday (depending on the employer);
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National Patriots' Day (the Monday before May 25);
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Quebec National Day (June 24)
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Canada Day (July 1, or July 2 if the 1st is a Sunday);
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Labor Day (1st Monday in September)
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Thanksgiving (2nd Monday in October)
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Christmas Day (December 25)
Certain exceptions exist, however, with respect to the indemnity provided by the employer and with respect to the time of the leave granted. For all the details, see the website of CNESST.
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When an employer terminates your employment contract, they must provide you with a notice of termination and return all amounts owed to you, including your salary, overtime and vacation pay (generally 4%). For more information, visit the website of the CNESST.
The Commission des normes, de l'équité, de la santé et de la sécurité du travail (CNESST) is the Quebec organization responsible for managing the province's occupational health and safety plan. The CNESST insures Quebec workers in the event of a work-related accident or illness. It ensures that workers' training and safety rights are respected. To find out more, visit the CNESST website.