2023-07-26 12:16:48
(Quebec) The Government of Quebec announces that a draft regulation will gradually prohibit starting next year, except for exceptions, the use of private agencies and self-employed workers in the health and social services network .
The prepublication of the draft regulation stems from the adoption of the bill aimed at limiting the use of private agencies in the network.
The Minister responsible for Social Services, Lionel Carmant, adds that when the use of agencies remains permitted, regulations containing several new measures will be applied.
Thus, the imposition of certain ancillary charges will be prohibited. There will also be a limit on hourly rates for certain job titles as well as for the increase in fees billed to an organization for overtime or compulsory overtime.
The government also plans to identify administrative measures and criminal offenses that may be associated with all forms of contravention of the new measures.
Minister Carmant indicated that this draft regulation on the use of private agencies is part of the government’s desire to establish favorable working conditions and to offer a more attractive environment in the Quebec public health network.
The draft regulation provides that in urban areas of Quebec, organizations will no longer be able to use the services of an agency as of October 20, 2024. The dates have been set for October 19, 2025 for adjoining areas and October 18, 2026 for remote areas.
The pre-publication of this draft by-law will be accompanied by a 20-day consultation period during which groups will be able to submit their briefs and comments.
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