Details for Quebec’s financial incentive program to retain essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic were released on Monday.
Revenu Québec says eligible essential workers can begin the application process starting May 19 in order of their month of birth, so as to not overload the system.
The order will go as follows: After which, Revenu Québec says all workers may apply regardless of their month of birth. The incentive program was announced last month to assist workers that are deemed essential during the health crisis.
The program provides eligible workers $100 per week beginning March 15 extending up to 16 weeks. In addition to their regular wages, workers could receive $400 per month for a total of $1,600. [ Sign up for our Health