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Federal public service: complain about an unfair labour practice or labour-relations breach within 90 days
The 90-calendar-day limit generally cannot be extended. A grievance, staffing complaint and section 190 complaint use different routes.
Confirm the scope
Confirm the complainant and respondent are covered and that the facts amount to a listed unfair practice or labour-relations breach.
Prepare the information
Distinguish a complaint, individual grievance, adjudication referral, staffing and OHS route and calculate 90 days from awareness.
Complete the process
Prepare the parties, dates, acts, corrective attempts, requested order and records without unnecessary personal information.
Keep follow-up records
File Form 16 or use e-filing before the deadline and follow service, response, mediation and hearing steps.
Labour relations complaints — FPSLREB
Sources and limits
Official sources are linked in the guide. Checked August 30, 2026; confirm current rules, forms and deadlines with the responsible authority.
General information based on federal and national rules; provincial rules may differ. Confirm with the official body before acting. Last reviewed : 2026-08-30.