Final pay · Quebec
Quebec final pay deadline.
When Quebec employers must pay the last wages after a job ends. Enter your dates to see the deadline under the Act respecting labour standards.
In Quebec, wages owed when employment ends are paid on the regular payday; the other sums owed can follow at the next pay, within a maximum of 2 weeks.
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Quebec: final pay deadline rules in detail
| Point | What the source says |
|---|---|
| Wages owed up to the end date | Paid on the regular payday |
| Other sums owed (overtime, vacation indemnity and similar) | May be paid at the next pay, within a maximum period of 2 weeks |
| Applies when | Employment ends for any reason |
Notes on this rule
The CNESST page does not say what date the 2-week maximum is counted from, so this tool gives the regular-payday date only and does not invent a date for the 2-week limit.
How to use this page
Enter the dates the form asks for and the calculator applies this jurisdiction’s own rule to them. The result lists each date the rule produces and marks the one that is the deadline. It is only as accurate as the dates you enter; confirm them against your pay stubs and your record of employment.
Sources, read directly 19 October 2026: CNESST - Termination, layoff, dismissal and resignation.
Frequently asked questions
When must a Quebec employer pay final wages?
In Quebec, wages owed when employment ends are paid on the regular payday; the other sums owed can follow at the next pay, within a maximum of 2 weeks.
Does it matter whether I quit or was let go?
This page applies the rule as the source states it, tied to when employment ends. Where a source draws a line between resignation and dismissal it is shown in the rules table; if you are unsure which situation applies, ask the Quebec employment standards office named in the source.
Are vacation pay, termination pay and severance included?
This page is about the deadline for final wages and, where the source says so, vacation pay. Termination pay and severance have their own rules; see the termination notice page for Quebec and the vacation pay page for Quebec.
How does this calculator count the days?
The CNESST page does not say what date the 2-week maximum is counted from, so this tool gives the regular-payday date only and does not invent a date for the 2-week limit.
Where does this Quebec information come from?
Every figure on this page was read on 19 October 2026 from: CNESST - Termination, layoff, dismissal and resignation. The links are listed under the rules table above. If a source changes, this page is regenerated from one data file and the verified date is updated.
Reference only — not legal advice
This page states the statutory final pay deadline from the published employment-standards legislation or the government’s own guide, read on 19 October 2026. It is not legal advice, does not model a collective agreement or an individual contract, and rules change. For a binding answer, contact the employment standards office named in the source or a lawyer.