Do i have to give two weeks notice if i quit?

Verified 31 July 2026 Law of Quebec and Canada General information, not legal advice

Short answer

In Quebec, the law does not impose a two-week notice period when you resign. The Civil Code of Québec requires “reasonable” notice of termination, which takes into account the nature of the employment, the particular circumstances and the duration of the work performed (art. 2091).

In detail

The rule on notice of termination applies to both parties: to the employer who ends the employment as much as to the employee who resigns. The “reasonable” length is not set by a figure; it depends on the circumstances. For an ordinary position it is often short — from a few days to a few weeks. For a management or highly specialized position it tends to be longer.

The “two weeks” custom is a widespread practice, not a legal obligation. Conversely, a written contract may provide for a specific period, and that stipulation may bind the employee.

Article 2094 allows either party to terminate the contract without notice for a serious reason. Resigning without sufficient notice may, in principle, expose you to a claim by the employer for the harm that results, but that harm still has to be proved.

What to document

Your employment contract and any clause about notice, your dated resignation letter and how you sent it, the agreed date of your last day worked, and the exchanges with your employer about the transition. A resignation given in writing fixes the date clearly.

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