Statutory Holiday Pay Rules in Québec: A Guide for Employers

Statutory holidays should be simple. Your team gets a day off and you pay them for it. But if you’re a business owner in Québec, you know it’s not that straightforward. The rules here are unlike anywhere else in Canada and navigating them can feel like a full-time job.

You have the unique 1/20th rule for calculating indemnity pay. Then there’s the Fête nationale on June 24 which operates under its own special law. Get the math wrong and you risk payroll errors, frustrated employees and even penalties from the CNESST.

You didn’t start a business to become a payroll expert. You started it to pursue a vision and create jobs. This guide is built to get you back to doing what you do best. We’ll cut through the legal jargon and give you the clear, actionable information you need to handle Québec’s statutory holiday pay with confidence.

Let’s get this sorted, so you can focus on growing your business.

This guide provides essential information on statutory pay in Quebec, including detailed explanations of requirements, compliance tips and expert strategies. Learn how to navigate key regulations, manage payroll effectively and ensure your business stays compliant. Download it now to simplify payroll and focus on your business growth!

What’s inside this guide

• The official statutory holidays in Québec
• The 1/20th rule: How to calculate indemnity pay
• The Fête nationale (June 24): A holiday in a class of its own
• Working on a stat holiday: The rules for compensation
• The simple way to manage Québec payroll