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Island residents are invited to provide their input on minimum wage. Residents can send their feedback by email or by fax (902-368-5476) by June 15, 2023. Written submissions can also be mailed to: Employment Standards Board PO Box 2000, 161 St Peters Road Charlottetown, PE C1A...
Changes have been made to the Emergency Leave Regulations under the Employment Standards Act to ensure workers have job protection when they are sick. Emergency Leave under the Employment Standards Act was originally introduced during the pandemic to provide job-protected leave...
Island residents are invited to have their say on the Employment Standards Act. The Employment Standards Act Comprehensive Review Panel began reviewing the act in October 2021 and is now seeking feedback from the public. The panel has prepared an interim report to help guide...
Prince Edward Island’s minimum wage will reach $15 per hour by the end of next year. The first increase will be by 80 cents on January 1, 2023 to $14.50 per hour. The second increase will be 50 cents on October 1, 2023 to $15.00 per hour. The Employment Standards Board reviews...
A thorough review of the Employment Standards Act is underway to ensure it is current and meets the needs of Islanders across the province. A three-person panel was established to complete the review, they are: Chairperson – Andrew Thompson Employer Representative – Isabelle...
A thorough review of the Employment Standards Act will take place to ensure it is current and meets the needs of Islanders across the province. The Employment Standards Act outlines rights and obligations of employees and employers and sets minimum standards to ensure individuals...
Prince Edward Island’s minimum wage will increase by 60 cents to $12.85 per hour on April 1, 2020. The Employment Standards Board reviews minimum wage annually and provides their recommendation to government after the review is complete. To read the board’s report, visit Minimum...
Prince Edward Island’s minimum wage will remain the highest in Atlantic Canada when it increases by 70 cents to $12.25 per hour on April 1, 2019. “Our government is focused on helping Island families and supporting low-income workers by raising the minimum wage,” said Workforce...
Creating jobs for Islanders - Prince Edward Island’s minimum wage will remain the highest in Atlantic Canada when it increases by 30 cents to $11.55 per hour on April 1, 2018. “Given Prince Edward Island’s economic growth, it is very important that all Islanders benefit from...
Creating jobs for Islanders - Maureen Peters likes a challenge, and she gets plenty in her role as Prince Edward Island’s worker advisor. She acts as a free legal service – funded by employers -- that helps injured workers and their families navigate the Worker’s Compensation...