Do I go to the TAT or the CNESST first?

The CNESST decides first. The TAT reviews that decision if you disagree — and the deadline to contest is short, so note it the day the decision arrives.

Can I claim for harassment at work?

Yes. Psychological and sexual harassment complaints fall within the TAT's jurisdiction, subject to filing deadlines.

Is there a deadline to complain about dismissal?

Yes, and it is short. Quebec's dismissal-without-just-cause complaint has a strict filing period counted from the dismissal.

Tribunal administratif du travail (TAT) — Quebec Employment & Injury Disputes

Tribunal administratif du travail (TAT)

Administrative Labour Tribunal

The Tribunal administratif du travail decides Quebec employment and labour disputes, including appeals of CNESST workplace injury decisions, dismissal-without-just-cause complaints, psychological harassment complaints, union certification and pay equity. Its Health and Safety Division reviews CNESST decisions, which is the most common route people take to it.

What it does

Reviews CNESST decisions on workplace injuries and occupational disease
Decides complaints of dismissal without just and sufficient cause
Hears psychological and sexual harassment complaints
Decides union certification and labour relations matters
Rules on pay equity disputes

Matters it hears

Workplace injury and occupational disease appeals
Dismissal and prohibited practice complaints
Psychological harassment at work
Union certification, accreditation and bargaining disputes
Pay equity and employment standards matters

Appeals & review

TAT decisions are generally final; recourse is by judicial review in the Cour supérieure on limited grounds.

Appeal and review deadlines are short and strictly applied. Treat the decision date as the start of a clock.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I go to the TAT or the CNESST first?: The CNESST decides first. The TAT reviews that decision if you disagree — and the deadline to contest is short, so note it the day the decision arrives.
Can I claim for harassment at work?: Yes. Psychological and sexual harassment complaints fall within the TAT's jurisdiction, subject to filing deadlines.
Is there a deadline to complain about dismissal?: Yes, and it is short. Quebec's dismissal-without-just-cause complaint has a strict filing period counted from the dismissal.
Can TAT decisions be appealed?: They are generally final. The remaining route is judicial review in the Cour supérieure on limited grounds such as unreasonableness or procedural unfairness.

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General information about jurisdiction and process, not legal advice. LegalCounselNearMe is not a law firm and is not affiliated with Tribunal administratif du travail (TAT). Procedures, forms and fees change — the official site is authoritative.