Every non-exempt employee is entitled to 1.5 times their hourly rate for every hour worked beyond 40 hours per week. This applies even if your contract states otherwise — that clause is void under the LNT.
You can claim all unpaid wages from the last 3 years. If your employer has systematically underpaid you, the total can be very significant. CNESST recovers these amounts at no cost to you.
Calculate exactly what you're owed
Gather your pay stubs and actual hours worked. Note every week you exceeded 40 hours without proper compensation.
Send a formal demand letter first
Before filing with CNESST, a formal letter to your employer can resolve the issue quickly. WORKWARS generates this with your legal digital fingerprint.
File with CNESST if needed
CNESST can recover your wages for free with inspection powers and penalties.
Document any retaliation immediately
If your employer threatens you or changes your conditions after your claim, document it immediately — this is a prohibited practice under the LNT.
19 workers in Quebec for wage theft have documented their situation via WORKWARS. This report is part of a growing legal signal. You are not alone.
Your case starts now
Every week of inaction is another week your money stays in your employer's pocket. Generate your claim letter now — free in 3 minutes.