Caselaw
May 27th, 2022
Bill 96 and the Amendments to the Charter of the French Language: What Employers Need to Know
On May 24, 2022, the Quebec National Assembly passed Bill 96, which became An Act respecting French, the official and common language of Québec (the “Act”), an Act to primarily amend the Charter of the French Language (the “Charter”), also known as Bill 101.
Although the Act has been passed, it is important to note that it has not yet been sanctioned. The majority of its provisions will come into effect on the date it is sanctioned by the Lieutenant Governor, which may occur in the next few days.
This article focuses on the main changes and additions to the Charter that will have implications for employers operating in Quebec.
