Since October 1, 2025, Bill 27 (Act to modernize the occupational health and safety regime) has imposed new obligations on all workplaces in Quebec\u2014with the exception of construction sites\u2014regarding the prevention of psychosocial risks (PSRs) and participation mechanisms. These requirements aim to protect the psychological health of workers with the same rigour as physical health, and apply regardless of the size of your company.<\/p>\n
At Paquette Attorneys, we know that these changes can seem intimidating. That’s why our team of labour law attorneys offers comprehensive support tailored to the size of your establishment and your operational realities. Our goal: to simplify your transition, ensure your compliance, and transform these obligations into levers for performance and well-being for your teams.<\/p>\n
What Is Bill 27 and Why Does It Matter?<\/h2>\n
Bill 27 modernizes the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)<\/a> by explicitly including psychological health protection for workers. This reform marks a turning point: employers must now identify, analyze, and prevent psychosocial risks\u2014or face sanctions from the CNESST<\/a> (Commission des normes, de l\u2019\u00e9quit\u00e9, de la sant\u00e9 et de la s\u00e9curit\u00e9 du travail).<\/p>\n According to Quebec\u2019s National Institute of Public Health (INSPQ), PSR include:<\/p>\n These factors can lead to chronic stress, absenteeism, lower productivity, and even legal or financial consequences in cases of non-compliance.<\/p>\n Failure to meet these obligations may result in CNESST interventions, fines, or even legal proceedings.<\/p>\n To meet Bill 27\u2019s requirements, here\u2019s a structured compliance process:<\/p>\n Beyond legal requirements, proactive PSR management helps to:<\/p>\n This reform should not be seen as a burden, but as an opportunity to create a healthier, more efficient, and attractive workplace.<\/p>\n At Paquette Attorneys, we understand that complying with Bill 27 can seem complex\u2014especially for employers already managing daily operations. That\u2019s why our labour law specialists<\/a> offer comprehensive support, from initial audits to policy development and legal representation.<\/p>\n Our goal: Simplify your transition, reduce legal risks, and help you leverage these new standards to strengthen your culture and retain your talent.<\/p>\n Bill 27 is an opportunity to transform your corporate culture by making psychological health a top priority. Partnering with Paquette Attorneys\u00a0gives you personalized guidance to minimize legal risk and maximize employee well-being.<\/p>\n While the October 1, 2025 deadline has passed, it is never too late to become compliant. Contact us<\/a> for a personalized consultation and a turnkey action plan tailored to your situation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Me Jean-Ren\u00e9 Paquette is the founding attorney and president of Paquette Avocats in Kirkland, in the West Island. A bilingual corporate lawyer in Montr\u00e9al<\/a>, he focuses his practice on commercial mergers and acquisitions<\/a>, labour and employment, distribution and complex contracts, advising entrepreneurs, SMEs and investors across a range of industries<\/a>. Called to the Qu\u00e9bec Bar in 2003, he brings more than 20 years of experience in structuring and securing transactions that support clients\u2019 long-term growth.<\/p>\n See Me Jean-Ren\u00e9 full bio here<\/a> and follow him on LinkedIn<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":3379,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[27,36,76],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3380","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","category-corporate-law","category-labour-law"],"acf":[],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/paquette.legal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/PAA-LOI27_Blog_ImagedeCouverture-600x400.jpg","featured_image_src_square":"https:\/\/paquette.legal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/PAA-LOI27_Blog_ImagedeCouverture-600x580.jpg","author_info":{"display_name":"Jean-Ren\u00e9 Paquette","author_link":"https:\/\/paquette.legal\/en\/author\/jean-rene-paquette\/"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/paquette.legal\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3380","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/paquette.legal\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/paquette.legal\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paquette.legal\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paquette.legal\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3380"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/paquette.legal\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3380\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paquette.legal\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3379"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/paquette.legal\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3380"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paquette.legal\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3380"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paquette.legal\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3380"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Psychosocial Risks (PSR): Definition and Impact<\/h3>\n
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New Employer Obligations: What Changes in 2025<\/h2>\n
1. Establishments with 19 workers or fewer<\/h5>\n
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2. Establishments with 20 or more workers<\/h5>\n
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How to Comply: A 7-Step Approach<\/h2>\n
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Why Proactive Compliance Matters<\/h2>\n
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How Paquette Attorneys Helps You Meet Your Bill 27 Obligations<\/h2>\n
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Act Now for a Healthy and Compliant Workplace<\/h3>\n
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