Quebec businesses wary of higher costs, OQLF overreach with Bill 96

 Quebec employers are bracing for higher costs and the prospect of government overreach in the wake of Bill 96 ’s imminent adoption.

While many business owners and managers agree with the need to strengthen the use of French in the workplace, concerns are mounting over added workloads, shorter deadlines and the possibility of frivolous complaints that might arise from the new law. Paperwork could also become an issue — as Bill 96 will require company documents, such as employment contracts and training materials, to be made available in French.

Bill 96 “is a preoccupation for several of our members,” Denis Hamel, vice-president of workforce development policies at the Conseil du patronat du Québec, the province’s biggest business lobby group, said in an interview. “We’re all committed to working in French in Quebec, and we all agree that the law had to be updated. However, some elements of the law are concerning.”

Quebec businesses wary of higher costs, OQLF overreach with Bill 96 (msn.com)