Your employer didn't pay you for work you did? Paycheck bounced? Employer disappeared? You have strong protections under Quebec labor law.
Common Situations
- Wages not paid — Employer simply doesn't pay
- Bounced paycheck — Check returned NSF
- Employer disappeared — Business closed suddenly
- Unpaid overtime — Extra hours not compensated
- Unpaid vacation — Owed vacation pay not received
What to Do
- Document your hours — Keep records of all work done
- Send formal notice — Demand payment in writing
- File complaint with CNESST — Commission des normes du travail
- Small claims court — Alternative for faster resolution
CNESST Can Help
The CNESST (Commission des normes, de l'equite, de la sante et de la securite du travail) can investigate your complaint and help you recover unpaid wages at no cost to you.
Phone: 1-844-838-0808
How Report Quebec Can Help You
- Documentation of your case
- Generate a formal notice
- Guidance to CNESST process