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Victim of a crime and his family circle

Remember

  • If you have been working for more than 3 months, you are entitled to 104 weeks of leave if you or your minor child are victims of a crime or if your child or your spouse dies as the result of a crime
  • If you have been working for more than 3 months, you are entitled to 52 weeks of leave following the disappearance of your minor child or following the suicide of your spouse or your child
  • When you return to work, your employer must reinstate you in your former position and give you the wages and the benefits that you would have been entitled to had you remained at work
  • You must notify your employer as soon as possible of the dates and the reasons for your absence

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

Clarify the situation and, wherever possible, 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.

If you prefer to write to your employer, this model letter (Word, 24.5 Ko) can help you inform him of your concerns.

File a complaint

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.