Student employment contract template (Quebec): rules and free download

This template is provided for information only. Students have the same rights as other employees under the Act respecting labour standards, with additional protections for minors.

Rules to know

• since 2023, an employer may not hire a child under 14, except in limited cases with written parental consent;
• a child of compulsory school age must not work during school hours, and a child under 16 may work at most 17 hours per week during the school year (10 hours Monday to Friday);
• no work between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. for persons under 16 (with exceptions);
• the general minimum wage applies (a lower rate exists only for tipped employees).

Template

STUDENT EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT

BETWEEN: [[Employer name]], [[address]] (the “Employer”)
AND: [[Student name]], born on [[date]], residing at [[address]] (the “Student”)
[If the Student is under 14: with the written consent of [[parent’s name]], holder of parental authority.]

1. Position. The Employer hires the Student as [[position]] starting on [[date]], for [[an indeterminate term / a term ending on date]].

2. Schedule. The Student will work [[number]] hours per week, outside school hours, according to a schedule provided at least [[number]] days in advance. The Employer will respect the limits applicable to students under 16.

3. Remuneration. [[Hourly rate]] per hour, paid [[frequency]]. Vacation pay of 4% (6% after three years of uninterrupted service) is paid in accordance with the law.

4. Duties and training. [[Tasks]]. The Employer provides training and protective equipment required for the safe performance of the work.

5. Confidentiality. The Student undertakes to keep confidential the information of the Employer and its clients.

6. Termination. Either party may end the contract with the notice provided by the Act respecting labour standards and art. 2091 C.C.Q.

Signed at [[city]], on [[date]].

__________________ Employer     __________________ Student     __________________ Parent (if applicable)