{"id":25024,"date":"2026-01-23T13:39:14","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T18:39:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/immigrantquebec.com\/fr\/guide-cnesst\/the-role-of-the-cnesst\/"},"modified":"2026-01-23T13:41:32","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T18:41:32","slug":"the-role-of-the-cnesst","status":"publish","type":"guide","link":"https:\/\/immigrantquebec.com\/fr\/guide-cnesst\/the-role-of-the-cnesst\/?lang=en","title":{"rendered":"The role of the CNESST"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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What is the CNESST?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The Commission des normes, de l’\u00e9quit\u00e9, de la sant\u00e9 et de la s\u00e9curit\u00e9 du travail (CNESST) is a government agency that ensures compliance with laws relating to labour standards, occupational health and safety, and pay equity.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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It protects workers’ rights by ensuring that employers comply with established rules. It comprises three distinct streams:<\/p>

  • Labour standards;<\/li>
  • Pay equity;<\/li>
  • Occupational health and safety.<\/li><\/ul>

    Thus, it acts as the guardian of workplace legislation and social balance.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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    The mandate of the CNESST<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    The CNESST’s mission is to:<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    • Enforce minimum labour standards (wages, leave, work schedules);<\/li>
    • Ensure occupational health and safety;<\/li>
    • Administer claims related to work accidents and occupational diseases;<\/li>
    • Ensure pay equity.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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      The CNESST's impact on workers<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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      The CNESST plays a vital role in protecting the rights of all workers.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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      It ensures compliance with labour standards, occupational health and safety laws, and pay equity.<\/p>

      Workers whose rights are violated may file a complaint with the CNESST. The organization also has the authority to impose sanctions on employers who do not comply with legal obligations. In the event of a work accident or occupational disease, the CNESST provides medical and financial assistance to the affected worker.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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