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Wrongful Dismissal
Quebec — Your Rights

A dismissal without just and sufficient cause is illegal in Quebec. If you have 2 years of continuous service, you can challenge your dismissal. You have 45 days — every day counts.

45 days
Deadline to file complaint
28
Cases documented
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Legal advocates active
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The law
Protection After 2 Years of Service

Any employee with 2 years of continuous service can challenge a dismissal that lacks just and sufficient cause. CNESST can order reinstatement or substantial financial compensation.

The 45-Day Critical Deadline

You have exactly 45 days from the date of dismissal to file a complaint with CNESST. After this deadline your remedy is gone. Act now.

Steps to take now
01

Record the date and reasons given

Keep your dismissal letter or any written communication. If verbal, document it immediately in a personal email to create a timestamped record.

02

Assess whether the reasons are valid

A dismissal due to illness, pregnancy, union activity, or following a harassment complaint is illegal. Economic reasons must be genuinely proven by the employer.

03

Send a formal demand letter

A formal letter before CNESST can lead to a quick settlement. WORKWARS generates this with your legal fingerprint in 3 minutes.

04

Connect with an employment lawyer

Specialized lawyers are active on WORKWARS. Present your case anonymously — you decide if they can contact you.

Active signal

28 workers in Quebec for wrongful dismissal have documented their situation via WORKWARS. This report is part of a growing legal signal. You are not alone.

Frequently asked questions
Can I challenge a dismissal if I signed a severance agreement?
An agreement signed under pressure or without legal counsel can be challenged. Never sign anything without consulting first.
My employer called it an economic layoff — what can I do?
Your employer must prove genuine economic hardship and that redeployment was impossible. A disguised dismissal is fully contestable.
What compensation can I receive?
Reinstatement, pay in lieu of notice, and moral damages are all possible depending on tenure, age, and damages suffered.

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