Alternate work arrangements and work hour reduction

In order to be eligible for this grant, applicants must meet specific criteria related to the type of organization and its potential impact.

• The applicant must be an employer situated in Quebec.
• The types of organizations that qualify include private businesses, worker or employer associations, professional associations, non-profit organizations, and cooperatives.
• Self-employed individuals are also eligible to apply.
• Public agencies and political organizations are not eligible to apply.
• The program prioritizes medium and large-sized enterprises.

Who is eligible?

Who is not eligible

This grant excludes certain companies and industries based on their status, particularly focusing on non-eligible public or political organizations. These restrictions ensure effective allocation of resources to appropriate sectors.

• Public organizations.
• Political organizations.

Eligible expenses

This grant supports initiatives related to the management and reorganization of work schedules to help retain employees. The projects focus on developing strategic plans and providing necessary training to adapt to business changes.

• Engaging an external consultant to establish a consultative committee.
• Developing a plan for the management and reduction of work hours (ARTT).
• Training expenses for employees affected by the ARTT plan.

Eligible geographic areas

The grant covers specific expenses related to the implementation of workplace time management adaptations.

• Consulting fees for an external consultant to set up a consultation committee.
• Fees for developing a plan for workplace time management and reduction.
• Expenses related to employee training for the time management and reduction plan.

There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The evaluation and selection criteria are as follows:

• Nature of the project
• Needs of your company
• Budget envelope
• Industry sector
• Regional and Quebec priorities

This grant program is designed to help employers in Quebec coordinate and fund projects aimed at organizing and reducing work hours to maintain employment during workplace changes. The application process involves working with a business advisor from Services Quebec.

• Admissible organizations include private enterprises, worker/employer associations, professional associations, non-profit organizations, and cooperatives.
• Self-employed workers are also eligible.
• Priority is given to medium and large enterprises.
• Examples of fundable expenses include hiring external consultants, establishing a consultation committee, developing an ARTT plan, and training employees.
• Final funding decisions consider factors such as the project's nature, the company's needs, budget, sector, and regional and provincial priorities.
• Contact a business advisor at your local Services Quebec office for application assistance.
• More detailed information is available in the Guide des mesures et des services d’emploi (PDF 241 Ko).