The Employment Standards Act of Prince Edward Island gives employees who qualify eight holidays with pay: New Year's Day I slander Day (3rd Monday in February) Good Friday Canada Day Labour Day National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (September 30th) Remembrance Day Christmas...
The Office of the Employer Advisor produces a monthly newsletter on Workers Compensation and Occupational Health and Safety topics. If you have any questions on any articles in our newsletter or suggestions for topics, please feel free to contact the Office. If you are interested...
If an employee began working with a retail employer before the 17th day of March, 2007, that employee may refuse to work on any or all Sundays. If an employee began working with a retail employer on the 17th day of March, 2007, up to and including the 15th day of December, 2010...
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...