QC-394: Bill 394: An Act respecting the implementation of study-family-work balance policies in particular in higher education institutions

This bill primarily affects Quebec post-secondary and vocational educational institutions rather than private businesses directly. Schools and colleges will need to establish standing committees, create new student status categories, develop accommodation and leave procedures, centralize family-support services, and report annually on policy outcomes. Private educational institutions holding college-level permits are also captured, meaning even smaller private schools will face the same compliance obligations as large universities. Day-to-day administrative work — student admissions, academic scheduling, HR training, and annual reporting — will all be touched by the new requirements.