1.8 What is the Commission des normes du travail (Labour Standards Commission)?

The Commission des normes du travail (Labour Standards Commission) is the government body responsible for making sure the labour standards law is applied.

The Commission:

• informs the public about labour standards in Quebec;
• handles complaints from employees;
• can pay employees money they are owed by their employer.

You can contact the Commission for information about the labour standards law in Quebec, or to file a complaint. Information on how to contact the Commission is provided in Section 8.3.