QMJHL
Former QMJHL players allege unpaid minimum wage and benefits; settlement approval is pending with ongoing court disputes.
About this settlement
The lawsuit claims QMJHL players were underpaid and denied employment benefits, seeking compensation and systemic changes.
This class action involves former players of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League alleging they were not paid minimum wage, overtime, and employment benefits as required by provincial laws. A proposed $30 million settlement is pending court approval, but some plaintiffs oppose it, seeking a trial instead. The case covers players from Quebec, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Nova Scotia between 2011 and 2018.
Who qualifies
- Players who were members of QMJHL teams in QC, NB, PE, and NS from 2011 to 2018.
- Includes both affiliate and regular players during the class period.
- Players who have not signed NHL contracts may be eligible to claim.
Approximately $4,618 average per player under proposed settlement
Deadline Pending court decision