Law 27 and OHS, One Year Later: Is Your Organization Compliant?

On October 1, 2025, the Act to modernize the occupational health and safety regime introduced significant new requirements for Quebec employers. One year later, many organizations are still unsure whether they are fully compliant.

A quick refresher:

Establishments with 20 or more workers must have a comprehensive prevention program in place that identifies both physical and psychosocial risks, with reporting to the CNESST every three years. Establishments with 19 workers or fewer must implement an action plan and designate a health and safety liaison officer.

One of the most significant changes is the increased focus on psychosocial risks. Harassment, excessive workloads, sexual violence, and other psychosocial hazards must now be identified, assessed, and addressed with the same rigour as physical workplace hazards.

Is your organization on track?

• Is your prevention program or action plan up to date?
• Does your risk assessment address psychosocial risks?
• Is your health and safety liaison officer or OHS committee in place and fulfilling its role?

If you are unsure about any of the above, you are not alone—and that is where we can help.

DR Conseils works with employers at every stage, from assessing their current level of compliance to developing and implementing prevention programs and action plans. When legal questions or disputes arise, clients can also draw on the expertise of Dunton Rainville’s lawyers.

Questions about your organization’s compliance? Our team is here to help.