Employment Rights Resources

• Au bas de l'échelle

  Phone

  514 270-7863

  Phone

  514 270-7878

  E-mail

  [e-mail]

  Address

  500 boulevard Gouin Est, bureau 207, Montréal H3L 3R9

  Website

  http://www.aubasdelechelle.ca/%C2%A0

  Services Offered

  Au bas de l’echelle is there to support non-unionized workers if your employers are not treating you fairly (ex. Not paying you for overtime, making you work in dangerous conditions, if you’re being harassed at work). They provide information about your rights, offer mediation services between you and your employer, and can help you prepare a claim to the CNESST about your employer. They have a phone line where you call and leave a message explaining your situation, and they call you back later. (EN/FR)

• Mexicain.e.s Uni.e.s pour la Regularisation (MUR)

  E-mail

  [e-mail]

  Facebook

  Website

  http://www.mexregularizacion.org/#

  Services Offered

  MUR is an organization advocating for the rights of immigrants to Canada and permanent resident status for all. Many of the links on their website are broken, but their Facebook page is updated regularly. (FR/EN/ES)

• Young Bar of Montreal

  Phone

  514 954-3487

  E-mail

  [e-mail]

  Address

  445, boul. St-Laurent, bureau RC-03, Montréal H2Y 3T8

  Facebook

  Services Offered

  The Young Bar of Montreal provides free 20 minute consultations with a lawyer for people who have a scheduled hearing date before the Tribunal administratif du travail and do not have a lawyer. You must have filed a claim under section 47.2. Of the Labour Code of Québec (“Behaviour of certified association”). You must fill out an application form (at the link below) and places are limited. (EN/FR)

• Mouvement Action-Chômage de Montréal

  Phone

  514 755-9240

  E-mail

  [e-mail]

  Address

  6839 Rue Drolet b. 306, Montréal H2S 2T1

  Services Offered

  -Assistance filling out and submitting Employment Insurance (EI) applications - Support in defending your rights if your claim is denied or if you face unfair treatment. - Appeals / Contesting Decisions: Representation Before Tribunals - Support services for administrative review - Information sessions and resources about Employment Insurance and workers’ rights.

• Union des travailleuses et travailleurs accidentés ou malades

  Phone

  514 527-3661

  E-mail

  [e-mail]

  Address

  2348 Rue Hochelaga, Montreal H2K 1H8

  Services Offered

  If you have a workplace accident or suffer from an illness caused by your work, we can provide you with: - Information about your rights - Guidance on the initial steps to file a claim with the CNESST (Quebec’s workplace health and safety board) - Support in case of a dispute (for example, if a claim is denied or if the employer contests a CNESST decision)

• Help and information center on harassment in the workplace

  Phone

  514 526-0789

  E-mail

  [e-mail]

  Address

  7245 Alexandra, unit 305 Montreal H2R 2Y9

  Website

  https://gaihst.qc.ca/en/home

  Services Offered

  Emotional support and information for people experiencing workplace harassment. Help filing legal complaints and navigating the justice system. Workshops and training to prevent and address harassment. Educational tools about workers’ rights and employer obligations. Support group meetings to share experiences and get peer support.

• La Triade HCT

  Phone

  514 368-3641

  E-mail

  [e-mail]

  Address

  8593 Rue Centrale, LaSalle H8P 1N3

  Website

  https://latriade.ca/en/rights-of-people-with-disabilities-and-migrants/

  Services Offered

  This organization advocates for and protect the rights and interests of people with disabilities, aiming to support their integration into the labor market.

• The Greater Montreal Community Justice Center

  Phone

  514 227-3782

  Address

  407, boul. Saint-Laurent, bureau 410, Montréal H2Y 2Y5

  Website

  https://www.justicedeproximite.qc.ca/en/centers/greater-montreal/

  Services Offered

  Legal information about your rights and obligations. The CJPGM does not respond to questions requiring specialized knowledge in immigration. Support and referrals for legal issues like family, housing, or employment. Help with separation, including mediation and legal guidance. Assistance with small claims court procedures. Free notarial support for inheritance and personal law, for eligible individuals.

• Commission des droits de la personne et des droits de la jeunesse (CDPDJ)

  Phone

  514 873-5146

  E-mail

  [e-mail]

  Address

  360 Saint-Jacques Street, Montreal H2Y 1P5

  Website

  https://www.cdpdj.qc.ca/en

  Services Offered

  Information and guidance on human rights Legal support for victims of discrimination Investigations into human rights violations Education and awareness initiatives related to diversity and human rights These services can be particularly relevant for refugee claimants who experience discrimination based on origin, race, language, religion, or other protected grounds. The Commission provides a complaint mechanism that can be used by anyone who believes they have been subjected to discrimination or discriminatory harassment, including refugee claimants. You can find the complaint form here: https://plainte.cdpdj.qc.ca/en

• Action travail des femmes du Québec (ARHW)