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Employment templates for Quebec

Browse all 62 free employment legal templates for Quebec. Download as PDF or Word.

Employment Contracts

Employment Termination Agreement (Quebec)

Create a Quebec Employment Termination and Severance Agreement (Accord de fin d'emploi) compliant with CCQ arts. 2085-2097, art. 2091 (reasonable notice), art. 2092 (waiver), and LNT arts. 82-83 (notice/indemnity). Covers severance calculation, benefits continuation, reference letter, final release (quittance), post-employment confidentiality and non-competition, non-disparagement, return of property, and confidentiality of the agreement. Good faith per art. 1375 CCQ. Bill 96 compliant.

Apprenticeship Agreement (Quebec)

Create a Quebec Apprenticeship Agreement compliant with the Vocational Training and Workforce Qualification Act (CQLR c D-7.1), the Act Respecting Manpower Vocational Training and Qualification (CQLR c F-5, Loi sur la formation professionnelle), the Act Respecting Labour Standards (LNT), the Civil Code of Québec (CCQ), and Commission des partenaires du marché du travail (CPMT) standards. Covers apprentice and employer obligations, journeyman supervision, wage progression, hours requirements, and Emploi-Québec registration.

Internship Completion Certificate (Quebec)

Create a legally compliant Quebec Internship Completion Certificate (Attestation de fin de stage) under the Loi sur les normes du travail (LNT) and articles 2085 and following of the Civil Code of Quebec (C.c.Q.). This template allows a host organization to formally certify an intern's completion of a professional internship, including performance evaluation, competencies acquired, tasks performed, compensation details, and a recommendation. Compliant with Quebec's Law 25 on personal data protection.

Disciplinary Notice (Quebec)

Create a Quebec Disciplinary Notice (Avis disciplinaire / Mesure disciplinaire) compliant with the Loi sur les normes du travail (LNT art. 124), the Code civil du Québec (arts. 2085+), and the principle of progressive discipline recognized by the Tribunal administratif du travail. This template covers incident description, prior warning history, the four types of disciplinary measures (written warning, unpaid suspension, demotion, final warning), corrective actions and improvement period, consequences of non-compliance including potential dismissal, employee right to respond (procedural fairness), good faith obligations (CCQ art. 1375), and disciplinary file retention. Fully in French per Bill 96.

Commission Agreement (Quebec)

Create a Quebec Commission Agreement compliant with the Civil Code of Québec (CCQ arts. 2085–2097 for employees, arts. 2098–2129 for independent contractors), the Act Respecting Labour Standards (LNT, CQLR c N-1.1) including provisions on commission calculation during notice and vacation, and the Regulation Respecting the Record of Employment. Covers commission rates, calculation methodology, payment timing, chargebacks, draw against commission, and termination of commission obligations.

Staffing Agency Contract (Quebec)

Create a Quebec Staffing Agency Contract (Contrat d'agence de placement de personnel) between a CNESST-licensed staffing agency and a client company. Compliant with LNT arts. 92.5-92.10 (placement agency obligations), the Code civil du Québec arts. 2098-2129 (service contract), the Règlement sur les agences de placement de personnel, and Loi 25 (privacy). Covers positions, assignment duration, billing rates, non-solicitation, liability allocation, and CNESST permit compliance. Fully in French per Bill 96.

Employment Contract — Contrat (Quebec)

Create a Quebec employment contract drafted in French under the Code civil du Québec (CCQ arts. 2085-2097) and the Loi sur les normes du travail (LNT). Includes CNESST compliance, bonne foi clause per art. 1375, non-competition restrictions per art. 2089, minimum wage protections, vacation entitlements, and statutory holiday provisions. Designed specifically for Quebec's civil law employment framework.

Building Superintendent Contract (Quebec)

Create a Quebec Building Superintendent / Caretaker Contract (Contrat de gardien d'immeuble) compliant with CCQ arts. 2085-2097 (employment contract), art. 1854 CCQ (service dwelling), and the Loi sur les normes du travail (LNT). Covers building details, superintendent duties (cleaning, minor repairs, snow removal, waste management, tenant complaints, emergency response), work schedule, salary, service dwelling (free or reduced rent), tools/equipment, training (WHMIS/SIMDUT, first aid), probation period, termination/notice, dwelling vacating deadline, CNESST/LSST, good faith (art. 1375 CCQ). Bill 96 compliant.

Domestic Worker Employment Contract (Quebec)

Create a Quebec Domestic Worker Employment Contract (Contrat de travail domestique) compliant with CCQ arts. 2085-2097 and the Loi sur les normes du travail (LNT) provisions for domestic workers. Covers duties (housekeeping, childcare, elder care, cooking, gardening), work schedule, hourly pay, accommodation and meals (with LNT deduction rules), vacation pay (LNT arts. 66-72), statutory holidays, sick leave, CNESST coverage, termination notice, privacy/confidentiality, and good faith (art. 1375 CCQ). Bill 96 compliant.

Temporary Employment Contract (Quebec)

Create a Quebec Temporary Employment Contract (Contrat de travail temporaire) governed by articles 2085–2097 of the Code civil du Québec (CCQ) and the Loi sur les normes du travail (LNT). This template covers the reason for temporary employment (maternity leave replacement, specific project, seasonal, or activity surge), start and end dates, salary or hourly rate, work schedule, vacation pay, renewal and non-renewal conditions with CCQ art. 2090 tacit renewal protection, early termination obligations, confidentiality duties, and LNT minimum rights including CNESST remedies. Fully in French to comply with Bill 96.

Part-Time Employment Contract — Contrat (Quebec)

Create a Quebec Part-Time Employment Contract (Contrat de travail à temps partiel) governed by articles 2085–2097 of the Code civil du Québec (CCQ) and the Loi sur les normes du travail (LNT). This bilingual template covers position description, part-time work schedule, hourly or weekly remuneration (LNT minimum wage compliant), pro-rata benefits including vacation pay (LNT arts. 66–72), probation period, termination notice (LNT arts. 82–83.1), optional confidentiality clause, optional non-competition clause (CCQ art. 2089), good faith obligations (art. 1375 CCQ), and CNESST remedies. Fully in French to comply with Bill 96.

Full-Time Employment Contract (Quebec)

Create a Quebec Full-Time Employment Contract (Contrat de travail à temps plein) compliant with CCQ arts. 2085–2097, the Loi sur les normes du travail (LNT), LATMP, and the Loi sur l'équité salariale. Covers position, 40h/week schedule, salary, benefits (vacation per LNT arts. 66–72, group insurance, RRSP), probation, termination notice (LNT arts. 82–83.1 + CCQ art. 2091), optional confidentiality clause (CCQ art. 2088), optional non-competition clause (CCQ art. 2089), health and safety (LSST, LATMP), good faith (art. 1375 CCQ), and CNESST remedies. Bill 96 compliant.

Departure Agreement / Severance Agreement (Quebec)

Create a legally compliant Quebec Departure Agreement (Convention de départ / Entente de cessation d'emploi) under the Loi sur les normes du travail (LNT arts. 82-83) and the Civil Code of Quebec (CCQ arts. 2088-2092). This comprehensive template covers notice periods, pay in lieu of notice, severance pay, accrued vacation indemnity, benefits continuation, confidentiality obligations, non-solicitation clauses, return of company property, and a mutual release of all employment-related claims.

Employee Emergency Contact Form (Quebec)

Create a Quebec Employee Emergency Contact Form compliant with the Act Respecting the Protection of Personal Information in the Private Sector (CQLR c P-39.1, Law 25), the Civil Code of Québec (arts. 35–41 on personal information), the Act Respecting Occupational Health and Safety (LSST, CQLR c S-2.1), and the Quebec Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms. Collects emergency contact details with explicit consent, data minimization, and retention provisions required by Law 25.

Internship Employment Contract (Quebec)

Formalize an internship arrangement in Quebec under the Act respecting labour standards (CQLR c N-1.1) and CCQ arts. 2085–2097. Specifies whether the intern qualifies as an employee, remuneration, learning objectives, supervision, and applicable CNESST coverage for paid interns.

Employment Offer Letter (Quebec)

Issue a formal employment offer letter in Quebec compliant with the Act respecting labour standards (CQLR c N-1.1) and CCQ art. 2085. Sets out the position, compensation, start date, conditions precedent, and key terms before a full employment contract is signed.

Employee Confidentiality Agreement (Quebec)

Create a Quebec Employee Confidentiality Agreement (Entente de confidentialité employé) governed by articles 2088 and 2089 of the Code civil du Québec (CCQ). This template formalizes the employee's statutory loyalty and confidentiality duties under art. 2088 CCQ, adding contractual precision to categories of protected information including trade secrets, client data, source code, and financial data. Includes optional intellectual property assignment clause, Law 25 (Quebec privacy law) compliance provisions, post-employment obligations, incident reporting duties, document return obligations, and injunctive relief remedies. Fully in French to comply with Bill 96 and the Charter of the French Language.

Fixed-Term Employment Contract (Quebec)

Draft a fixed-term employment contract in Quebec under CCQ art. 2086 and the Act respecting labour standards (CQLR c N-1.1). Covers specific end dates, early termination consequences, renewal provisions, and the ARLS rules that prevent indefinite renewal from converting a fixed-term contract into an indeterminate one.

Internship Agreement (Quebec)

Formalize an internship placement in Quebec between an employer, intern, and academic institution under the Act respecting labour standards (CQLR c N-1.1) and the Act respecting occupational health and safety (LSST, CQLR c S-2.1). Defines learning objectives, supervision, confidentiality, and CNESST coverage.

Nanny Contract (Quebec)

Create a nanny employment contract in Quebec under the Act respecting labour standards (CQLR c N-1.1) and CCQ arts. 2085–2097. Covers domestic employee status, wages, live-in vs. live-out terms, CNESST coverage under LATMP, and parental employer obligations.

Employee NDA — Quebec (Accord de confidentialité pour employé)

Create a Quebec Employee Non-Disclosure Agreement (Accord de confidentialité) compliant with CCQ art. 2088 and Law 25 (LPRPSP). Protects trade secrets, client lists, proprietary information, and business methods. Covers during and post-employment obligations, permitted disclosures, and remedies. Download as PDF or Word.

Non-Compete Agreement — Compete (Quebec)

Create a standalone Quebec Non-Compete Agreement compliant with article 2089 of the Civil Code of Québec (CCQ), which requires non-competition clauses to be in writing, expressly stipulated, and limited in time, territory, and type of activity. Includes the mandatory art. 2095 CCQ void-on-employer-termination rule, good faith obligations (art. 1375 CCQ), liquidated damages (arts. 1622–1625 CCQ), court reduction power, and non-solicitation option. Suitable for employment, contractor, and business-sale contexts.

Non-Solicitation Agreement — Solicitation (Quebec)

Create a Quebec Non-Solicitation Agreement compliant with the Civil Code of Québec (CCQ art. 2088 on loyalty and confidentiality, arts. 1375, 1432, 2089 by analogy), the Act Respecting Labour Standards (LNT), and Quebec Charter protections. Prohibits former employees or contractors from soliciting the employer's clients, employees, or suppliers post-employment. Includes client protection scope, employee poaching ban, duration, territory, and injunctive remedies.

Job Offer Letter (Quebec)

Create a comprehensive job offer letter for Quebec that complies with the Civil Code of Quebec (CCQ arts. 2085-2097) and the Act respecting labour standards (LNT). This template covers position details, compensation, benefits, work schedule, probationary period, optional non-competition clause under art. 2089 CCQ, confidentiality obligations under art. 2088 CCQ, and all conditions required for a legally binding employment offer in the province of Quebec.

Remote Work Policy (Quebec)

Create a legally compliant Quebec Remote Work Policy (Politique de télétravail) under the Loi sur les normes du travail (LNT), the Loi sur la santé et la sécurité du travail (LSST, modernized by Bill 59, 2021), the Code civil du Quebec (CCQ arts. 2085+), and Quebec's Law 25 on personal data protection. This comprehensive template covers eligibility criteria, approved locations, work schedule and right to disconnect, occupational health and safety obligations, IT security, expense reimbursement, and application/revocation procedures.

Salary Advance Agreement — Quebec

Quebec salary advance agreement between employer and employee under the Act Respecting Labour Standards (LNTP, RLRQ c N-1.1) and CCQ arts. 2085–2097. Covers advance amount, repayment schedule, payroll deduction authorization, and compliance with minimum wage protections.

Secondment Agreement (Quebec)

Document a temporary employee secondment in Quebec under CCQ arts. 2085–2097. Covers the tripartite relationship between sending employer, host employer, and seconded employee, CNESST coverage continuity, benefit preservation, and repatriation rights under ARLS.

Employment Verification Letter — Emploi (Quebec)

Create a Quebec Employment Verification Letter (Lettre de vérification d'emploi) confirming an employee's or former employee's employment status, job title, start/end dates, salary, and hours per week. Compliant with the Code civil du Québec (arts. 2085-2097), the Loi sur les normes du travail (LNT), and Quebec's privacy law (Loi 25 / Act 25). Used for mortgage applications, rental applications, immigration purposes, and government programs. Fully in French per Bill 96.

Volunteer Agreement (Quebec)

Create a Quebec Volunteer Agreement compliant with the Civil Code of Québec (CCQ on contracts of mandate and personal service), the Act Respecting Labour Standards (LNT — volunteers are explicitly excluded), the Act Respecting Occupational Health and Safety (LSST obligations on organizations hosting volunteers), and the Quebec Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms. Establishes the non-employment nature of the volunteer relationship, roles and responsibilities, confidentiality, insurance, and termination.

Contractor Agreements

Consulting / Contractor Agreement — Quebec (CCQ)

Create a legally compliant Quebec Consulting & Independent Contractor Agreement governed by the Civil Code of Quebec (CCQ arts. 2098-2129 — contract of enterprise or for services). Covers scope of work, fees, intellectual property ownership, confidentiality, non-solicitation, termination, and the independent contractor relationship. Distinguishes the contractor from an employee under CCQ art. 2099. Download as PDF or Word.

Independent Contractor Agreement (Quebec)

Document an independent contractor relationship in Quebec under CCQ art. 2098 (contract of enterprise or for services) versus CCQ art. 2085 (employment contract). Covers scope of work, fees, HST/QST registration, IP ownership, confidentiality, and termination to avoid employee misclassification.

Independent Contractor Agreement — Bookkeeping — Quebec

Create a Quebec Independent Contractor Agreement for bookkeeping services. Governed by CCQ arts. 2098-2129. Covers bookkeeping scope, payroll services, GST/QST remittances, software access, fees, confidentiality of financial records, and professional liability. For CPA-supervised bookkeepers and independent bookkeeping services.

Independent Contractor Agreement — Caregiver — Quebec

Create a Quebec Independent Contractor Agreement for caregiving and home support services. Governed by CCQ arts. 2098-2129. Covers care services scope, hourly rates in CAD, CHSLD alternatives, client privacy, safe handling, vulnerability safeguards, CNESST worker status, and professional liability. For personal care, elder care, and disability support.

Independent Contractor Agreement — Software Development — Quebec

Create a Quebec Independent Contractor Agreement for software development services. Governed by CCQ arts. 2098-2129 (contrat d'entreprise). Covers deliverables, milestones, fees, IP assignment, source code ownership, confidentiality, non-solicitation, and dispute resolution under Quebec civil law.

HR Forms

Disciplinary Hearing Invitation (Quebec)

Invite an employee to a disciplinary hearing in Quebec in accordance with the principles of natural justice, the Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms (CQLR c C-12), and the Act respecting labour standards (CQLR c N-1.1). Covers notice of allegations, right to be heard, and progressive discipline principles recognized by the TAT.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Policy — Quebec (Politique DEI)

Create a Quebec DEI Policy (Politique de diversité, équité et inclusion) compliant with the Quebec Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms (CDLP), Pay Equity Act, and LNT. Covers organizational commitments, prohibited grounds of discrimination (15 grounds under CDLP), accommodation, reporting procedures, and review mechanisms. Download as PDF or Word.

Employee Onboarding Checklist (Quebec)

Complete a structured employee onboarding in Quebec covering all CNESST registration, source deduction setup, ARLS mandatory disclosures, Charter of the French Language requirements, and workplace safety orientation obligations under the LSST (CQLR c S-2.1).

Employee Warning Letter — Quebec (Lettre d'avertissement à l'employé)

Create a Quebec Employee Warning Letter compliant with LNT and CCQ art. 2088. Documents employee misconduct, performance issues, or policy violations. Part of progressive discipline process required before termination for cause under Quebec law. Covers incident description, required corrective action, and consequences. Download as PDF or Word.

Employee Warning Notice (Quebec)

Issue a formal written warning to an employee in Quebec under the progressive discipline principles recognized by the TAT and CCQ arts. 2085–2094. Documents the misconduct or performance issue, prior warnings, corrective expectations, and consequences, consistent with ARLS s.124 dismissal-for-cause jurisprudence.

Exit Interview Form (Quebec)

Conduct a structured exit interview in Quebec compliant with the Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector (CQLR c P-39.1, Law 25), and the Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms (CQLR c C-12). Covers voluntary departure, working conditions, management feedback, and departure logistics.

Flexible Working Request (Quebec)

Submit a formal flexible working request in Quebec under the Act respecting labour standards (CQLR c N-1.1) s.59.0.1 and CCQ art. 2087. Covers remote work, reduced hours, compressed schedules, and the employer's duty to accommodate under the Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms (CQLR c C-12) where disability or family status is involved.

Grievance Letter (Quebec)

File a formal workplace grievance in Quebec under the Act respecting labour standards (CQLR c N-1.1) and the Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms (CQLR c C-12). Covers psychological harassment complaints (ARLS s.81.18–81.20), wage complaints to CNESST, and general workplace grievances.

Leave Application Form (Quebec)

Apply for leave in Quebec under the Act respecting labour standards (CQLR c N-1.1). Covers maternity leave (21 weeks), paternity leave (5 weeks), parental leave (up to 65 weeks), family obligations leave, and other ARLS-protected absences administered through QPIP and CNESST.

Performance Review Form (Quebec)

Conduct a structured employee performance review in Quebec consistent with the Act respecting labour standards (CQLR c N-1.1), the Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms (CQLR c C-12), and CCQ art. 2085 duties. Covers objective-setting, competency assessment, development plans, and documentation best practices.

Probation Review Form (Quebec)

Evaluate a probationary employee in Quebec under the Act respecting labour standards (CQLR c N-1.1) and CCQ art. 2085. Documents performance during the qualifying period, noting that ARLS s.124 (dismissal without just cause protection) applies only after 2 years of continuous service, not the end of probation.

Show Cause Letter (Quebec)

Issue a show cause letter to a Quebec employee requiring them to explain serious misconduct under CCQ art. 2094 (serious reason for dismissal) and the natural justice principles applied by the TAT. Provides the employee a formal opportunity to respond before a final disciplinary decision is made.

Working From Home Policy (Quebec)

Establish a remote work policy in Quebec compliant with the Act respecting labour standards (CQLR c N-1.1), the Act respecting occupational health and safety (LSST, CQLR c S-2.1), and the Charter of the French Language (CQLR c C-11, Bill 96). Covers eligibility, equipment, expense reimbursement, CNESST injury coverage, and data protection.

Employment Letters

Employment Verification Letter — Personal (Quebec)

Create an employment verification letter (lettre d'attestation d'emploi) confirming employment status, position, salary, and dates of service in Quebec. Employment verification letters are commonly required for rental applications, mortgage approvals, immigration applications (to IRCC or MIFI), visa applications, loan applications, and government benefits. Under the Civil Code of Quebec (art. 2088 C.c.Q.), employers have an obligation to deal honestly with employees, which extends to providing accurate employment information.

Resignation Letter (Quebec)

Create a Quebec resignation letter compliant with the Code civil du Québec (arts. 2091-2097) and the Loi sur les normes du travail (LNT). This French-language letter formally notifies your employer of your intention to resign, providing reasonable notice as required by Quebec law. Includes proper identification, effective date, notice period, and professional handover commitments.

Professional Recommendation Letter (Quebec)

Create a professional Quebec recommendation letter (lettre de recommandation professionnelle) that complies with privacy laws under the Loi sur la protection des renseignements personnels dans le secteur privé (Loi 25) and respects post-employment obligations under CCQ art. 2088. This template covers the employee's skills, achievements, personal qualities, and includes a formal recommendation with proper data protection disclosures.

Probation Extension Letter (Quebec)

Create a Quebec Probation Extension Letter compliant with the Civil Code of Québec (CCQ arts. 2085–2097), the Act Respecting Labour Standards (LNT, CQLR c N-1.1), and the Charter of the French Language. Documents the extension of an employee's probationary period, performance concerns, specific improvement objectives, extended duration, and consequences of non-improvement. Addresses the critical two-year service threshold for LNT unjust dismissal protection and the CCQ good faith obligation.

Return to Work Letter (Quebec)

Issue or respond to a return-to-work letter in Quebec under the Act respecting labour standards (CQLR c N-1.1) ss.81.15–81.17, the LATMP (CQLR c A-3.001) for workplace injury returns, and the employer's duty to accommodate under the Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms (CQLR c C-12).

Salary Increment Letter (Quebec)

Create a Quebec Salary Increment Letter compliant with the Civil Code of Québec (CCQ art. 2085–2097 on employment contracts), the Act Respecting Labour Standards (LNT, CQLR c N-1.1), and the Charter of the French Language (Bill 96). Documents a formal salary increase, effective date, new compensation breakdown, impact on benefits, and any conditions attached, constituting a written amendment to the existing employment contract under Quebec civil law.

Termination