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Parental leave

Remember

  • The parental leave is in addition to the paternity and maternity leave
  • It may be paid under the terms of the Québec Parental Insurance Plan
  • You must notify your employer, at least 3 weeks before going on leave, of the dates of your departure and return
  • Upon returning to work, you should find the same conditions of employment that you had before going on leave
  • You are considered to have quit your job if you do not report to work on the date stipulated in the notice given to your employer

In case of disagreement

Check your rights

Make sure that you know your rights well by consulting the section What the Act says.

Meet with your employer

Plan a meeting with your employer to clarify the situation and, wherever possible, to resolve the problem.

This approach often makes it possible to settle the problem and to avoid having to file a complaint with the Commission des normes du travail. It is in your interest and that of your employer.

File a complaint

Absences for a parental leave are protected by the Act respecting labour standards. The employer cannot dismiss, suspend or transfer you or exercise discriminatory measures against you because you were absent for a parental leave. If one of these situations arises, you can file a complaint for a prohibited practice.

If necessary, get in touch with the Service des renseignements for more information.

If the steps taken have not produced the desired results, file your complaint as soon as possible to avoid losing your rights.

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