{"id":11193,"date":"2025-12-15T09:15:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T14:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/en-ca\/?post_type=resources-qc&#038;p=11193"},"modified":"2025-12-16T06:08:39","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T11:08:39","slug":"quebec-employers-guide-bill-96-hr-teams","status":"publish","type":"resources-qc","link":"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/en-ca\/qc\/resources\/quebec-employers-guide-bill-96-hr-teams\/","title":{"rendered":"Bill 96 unpacked: the HR playbook every Qu\u00e9bec employer needs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull resource-sticky-downloadable-template has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull blog-template-header has-light-violet-50-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div style=\"--bb--crumb-gap:.4em; padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);\" class=\"wp-block-employmentherocom2025-breadcrumb-block\"><nav role=\"navigation\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\" class=\"breadcrumb\"><ol class=\"breadcrumb-items\"><li class=\"breadcrumb-item breadcrumb-item--current breadcrumb-item--home\"><span class=\"breadcrumb-item-name\">Home<\/span><\/li><\/ol><\/nav><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"item\":{\"name\":\"Home\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/employmenthero.com\\\/en-ca\\\/\"}}]}<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group post-title-mobile has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><h2 class=\"blog-template-title wp-block-post-title\">Bill 96 unpacked: the HR playbook every Qu\u00e9bec employer needs<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-sm-font-size\">Published<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date has-sm-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2025-12-15T09:15:00-05:00\">15 Dec 2025<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns content-flex is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:55%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group sticky-downloadable-title has-light-violet-50-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--24)\"><h1 class=\"blog-template-title wp-block-post-title\">Bill 96 unpacked: the HR playbook every Qu\u00e9bec employer needs<\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-employmentherocom2025-custom-post-date has-sm-font-size\">\n    <span>Last Updated<\/span>&nbsp;<time datetime=\"2025-12-16T06:08:39-05:00\">Dec 16, 2025<\/time>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group content-wrapper has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/12\/quebec-flag-fleur-de-lis-blowing-in-wind-sunlight-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"The white and blue flag of Quebec, featuring four fleurs-de-lis, blowing in the wind against a bright sky.\" class=\"wp-image-11191\" srcset=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/12\/quebec-flag-fleur-de-lis-blowing-in-wind-sunlight-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/12\/quebec-flag-fleur-de-lis-blowing-in-wind-sunlight-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/12\/quebec-flag-fleur-de-lis-blowing-in-wind-sunlight-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/12\/quebec-flag-fleur-de-lis-blowing-in-wind-sunlight-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/12\/quebec-flag-fleur-de-lis-blowing-in-wind-sunlight-2048x1365.webp 2048w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/12\/quebec-flag-fleur-de-lis-blowing-in-wind-sunlight-440x293.webp 440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Qu\u00e9bec\u2019s Bill 96 is here, and it&#8217;s changing the game for every business with staff (including remote workers)located in the province. These new language rules are more than just a minor update; they\u2019re a fundamental shift in how you hire, manage and communicate with your team. For HR leaders, this isn&#8217;t a &#8216;maybe later&#8217; task. It&#8217;s a &#8216;right now&#8217; priority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Staying on top of these changes is key to building a great workplace and protecting your business. But navigating the legal landscape can feel overwhelming. That\u2019s why we built this guide: to cut through the noise and give you clear, actionable steps to help you manage compliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What&#8217;s in this Bill 96 guide?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">This isn&#8217;t just another legal brief. It&#8217;s your practical playbook for mastering Bill 96. We&#8217;re showing you a better way to handle these new challenges. Inside you&#8217;ll discover:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">\n<li style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--1);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--1)\"><strong>Key HR Obligations<\/strong>: A breakdown of new rules for contracts, job ads and employee communications.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--1);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--1)\"><strong>Francization Explained<\/strong>: What businesses with 25+ employees need to do to comply with the 2025 deadline.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--1);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--1)\"><strong>Practical Best Practices<\/strong>: A step-by-step plan for auditing your processes, training your managers and getting ahead of risk.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--1);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--1)\"><strong>Common Pitfalls to Avoid<\/strong>: Learn from common mistakes so you can navigate inspections and employee requests with confidence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--1);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--1)\"><strong>Future Timelines &amp; Strategy<\/strong>: A look at what&#8217;s next for Bill 96 and how it will impact your employer brand in Qu\u00e9bec.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lead with confidence<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Don&#8217;t let compliance complexity slow you down. It&#8217;s time to turn regulatory challenges into an opportunity to build a stronger, more connected team. Download our free guide for the expert insights and practical tools you need to lead your business forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#form\">Download Your Free Bill 96 Guide<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-employmentherocom2025-faq eh-faq eh-faq__bg-light\"><div class=\"eh-faq__container\"><div class=\"eh-faq__header\"><h2 class=\"eh-faq__title\">Frequently asked questions about Bill 96<\/h2><p class=\"eh-faq__subtitle\"><\/p><\/div><div class=\"eh-faq__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-employmentherocom2025-simple-accordion eh-simple-accordion\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"accordion-1765798324630\" class=\"eh-simple-accordion__checkbox\"\/><label for=\"accordion-1765798324630\" class=\"eh-simple-accordion__header\"><h3 class=\"eh-simple-accordion__title\">1. What is Bill 96 in Qu\u00e9bec?<\/h3><span class=\"eh-simple-accordion__icon\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M10.3966 3.60341C10.3966 2.71788 11.1145 2 12 2C12.8855 2 13.6034 2.71788 13.6034 3.60341V10.3966H20.3966C21.2822 10.3966 22 11.1145 22 12C22 12.8856 21.2822 13.6034 20.3966 13.6034H13.6034V20.3966C13.6034 21.2822 12.8855 22 12 22C11.1145 22 10.3966 21.2822 10.3966 20.3966V13.6034H3.6034C2.71786 13.6034 2 12.8856 2 12C2 11.1145 2.71786 10.3966 3.6034 10.3966H10.3966V3.60341Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/label><div class=\"eh-simple-accordion__content\"><div class=\"eh-simple-accordion__inner\">\n<p>Bill 96 is an act that significantly amends Qu\u00e9bec\u2019s Charter of the French Language. For employers, it introduces stricter rules to ensure French is the common language of the workplace, including new requirements for contracts, communications, hiring and more.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-employmentherocom2025-simple-accordion eh-simple-accordion\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"accordion-1765798324638\" class=\"eh-simple-accordion__checkbox\"\/><label for=\"accordion-1765798324638\" class=\"eh-simple-accordion__header\"><h3 class=\"eh-simple-accordion__title\">2. Which businesses does Bill 96 affect?<\/h3><span class=\"eh-simple-accordion__icon\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M10.3966 3.60341C10.3966 2.71788 11.1145 2 12 2C12.8855 2 13.6034 2.71788 13.6034 3.60341V10.3966H20.3966C21.2822 10.3966 22 11.1145 22 12C22 12.8856 21.2822 13.6034 20.3966 13.6034H13.6034V20.3966C13.6034 21.2822 12.8855 22 12 22C11.1145 22 10.3966 21.2822 10.3966 20.3966V13.6034H3.6034C2.71786 13.6034 2 12.8856 2 12C2 11.1145 2.71786 10.3966 3.6034 10.3966H10.3966V3.60341Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/label><div class=\"eh-simple-accordion__content\"><div class=\"eh-simple-accordion__inner\">\n<p>Bill 96 applies to any organization with employees in Qu\u00e9bec, regardless of where the company is headquartered. The rules have expanded, and as of June 1, 2025, businesses with 25 to 49 employees will face new Francization requirements.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-employmentherocom2025-simple-accordion eh-simple-accordion\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"accordion-1765798401407\" class=\"eh-simple-accordion__checkbox\"\/><label for=\"accordion-1765798401407\" class=\"eh-simple-accordion__header\"><h3 class=\"eh-simple-accordion__title\">3. Do I need to translate all my HR documents into French?<\/h3><span class=\"eh-simple-accordion__icon\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M10.3966 3.60341C10.3966 2.71788 11.1145 2 12 2C12.8855 2 13.6034 2.71788 13.6034 3.60341V10.3966H20.3966C21.2822 10.3966 22 11.1145 22 12C22 12.8856 21.2822 13.6034 20.3966 13.6034H13.6034V20.3966C13.6034 21.2822 12.8855 22 12 22C11.1145 22 10.3966 21.2822 10.3966 20.3966V13.6034H3.6034C2.71786 13.6034 2 12.8856 2 12C2 11.1145 2.71786 10.3966 3.6034 10.3966H10.3966V3.60341Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/label><div class=\"eh-simple-accordion__content\"><div class=\"eh-simple-accordion__inner\">\n<p>Yes, for the most part. Key documents like employment offers, contracts, policies and training materials must be provided in French. An English version can only be provided after the French one if the employee explicitly requests it.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-employmentherocom2025-simple-accordion eh-simple-accordion\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"accordion-1765798412007\" class=\"eh-simple-accordion__checkbox\"\/><label for=\"accordion-1765798412007\" class=\"eh-simple-accordion__header\"><h3 class=\"eh-simple-accordion__title\">4. Can I still post a job ad in English?<\/h3><span class=\"eh-simple-accordion__icon\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M10.3966 3.60341C10.3966 2.71788 11.1145 2 12 2C12.8855 2 13.6034 2.71788 13.6034 3.60341V10.3966H20.3966C21.2822 10.3966 22 11.1145 22 12C22 12.8856 21.2822 13.6034 20.3966 13.6034H13.6034V20.3966C13.6034 21.2822 12.8855 22 12 22C11.1145 22 10.3966 21.2822 10.3966 20.3966V13.6034H3.6034C2.71786 13.6034 2 12.8856 2 12C2 11.1145 2.71786 10.3966 3.6034 10.3966H10.3966V3.60341Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/label><div class=\"eh-simple-accordion__content\"><div class=\"eh-simple-accordion__inner\">\n<p>You can, but only if you can prove that knowledge of English is a true necessity for the role. You must also publish a French version of the ad simultaneously through equivalent channels to ensure it has the same reach.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-employmentherocom2025-simple-accordion eh-simple-accordion\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"accordion-1765798422865\" class=\"eh-simple-accordion__checkbox\"\/><label for=\"accordion-1765798422865\" class=\"eh-simple-accordion__header\"><h3 class=\"eh-simple-accordion__title\">5. What is &#8220;Francization&#8221;?<\/h3><span class=\"eh-simple-accordion__icon\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M10.3966 3.60341C10.3966 2.71788 11.1145 2 12 2C12.8855 2 13.6034 2.71788 13.6034 3.60341V10.3966H20.3966C21.2822 10.3966 22 11.1145 22 12C22 12.8856 21.2822 13.6034 20.3966 13.6034H13.6034V20.3966C13.6034 21.2822 12.8855 22 12 22C11.1145 22 10.3966 21.2822 10.3966 20.3966V13.6034H3.6034C2.71786 13.6034 2 12.8856 2 12C2 11.1145 2.71786 10.3966 3.6034 10.3966H10.3966V3.60341Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/label><div class=\"eh-simple-accordion__content\"><div class=\"eh-simple-accordion__inner\">\n<p>Francization is the process businesses must undertake to ensure French is the normal and everyday language of work. It involves analyzing your linguistic situation and implementing a program to generalize the use of French across all operations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-employmentherocom2025-simple-accordion eh-simple-accordion\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"accordion-1765798442302\" class=\"eh-simple-accordion__checkbox\"\/><label for=\"accordion-1765798442302\" class=\"eh-simple-accordion__header\"><h3 class=\"eh-simple-accordion__title\">6. What are the penalties for not complying with Bill 96?<\/h3><span class=\"eh-simple-accordion__icon\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M10.3966 3.60341C10.3966 2.71788 11.1145 2 12 2C12.8855 2 13.6034 2.71788 13.6034 3.60341V10.3966H20.3966C21.2822 10.3966 22 11.1145 22 12C22 12.8856 21.2822 13.6034 20.3966 13.6034H13.6034V20.3966C13.6034 21.2822 12.8855 22 12 22C11.1145 22 10.3966 21.2822 10.3966 20.3966V13.6034H3.6034C2.71786 13.6034 2 12.8856 2 12C2 11.1145 2.71786 10.3966 3.6034 10.3966H10.3966V3.60341Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/label><div class=\"eh-simple-accordion__content\"><div class=\"eh-simple-accordion__inner\">\n<p>Penalties for non-compliance have increased significantly. They can include substantial fines issued by the Office qu\u00e9b\u00e9cois de la langue fran\u00e7aise (OQLF), which can be applied daily until the issue is resolved.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-employmentherocom2025-simple-accordion eh-simple-accordion\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"accordion-1765798450446\" class=\"eh-simple-accordion__checkbox\"\/><label for=\"accordion-1765798450446\" class=\"eh-simple-accordion__header\"><h3 class=\"eh-simple-accordion__title\">7. How can my HR team prepare for Bill 96?<\/h3><span class=\"eh-simple-accordion__icon\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M10.3966 3.60341C10.3966 2.71788 11.1145 2 12 2C12.8855 2 13.6034 2.71788 13.6034 3.60341V10.3966H20.3966C21.2822 10.3966 22 11.1145 22 12C22 12.8856 21.2822 13.6034 20.3966 13.6034H13.6034V20.3966C13.6034 21.2822 12.8855 22 12 22C11.1145 22 10.3966 21.2822 10.3966 20.3966V13.6034H3.6034C2.71786 13.6034 2 12.8856 2 12C2 11.1145 2.71786 10.3966 3.6034 10.3966H10.3966V3.60341Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/label><div class=\"eh-simple-accordion__content\"><div class=\"eh-simple-accordion__inner\">\n<p>Start by conducting a full language audit of all your documents and systems. Prioritize translating high-risk documents, adopt French-first templates and train your managers on the new obligations. 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