Government invites the public to provide their input on the proposed replacement of the current Employment Standards Act. A panel did a comprehensive review of the Employment Standards Act over a two-year period and provided recommendations in a final report last November. Given...
The provincial government wants to hear from Islanders on the proposed replacement for the current Employment Standards Act.
The provincial government wants to hear from Islanders on the proposed replacement for the current Employment Standards Act. Background The replacement Act was developed following the completion of the Employment Standards Act Comprehensive Review. The Comprehensive Review Panel...
Sexual Assault Awareness Week is Sept 19 – 25 and Island residents are encouraged to learn about prevention and show their support for survivors. This year’s theme is Love Letters to Survivors and the PEI Rape and Sexual Assault Centre will be coordinating events all week...
Islanders are reminded that workers In Prince Edward Island will have access to paid sick leave as of October 1. The province made amendments to the Employment Standards Act giving employees the right to the following paid sick leave: One day of paid sick leave after 12 months of...
Minimum wage in Prince Edward Island will increase from $15.40 to $16 per hour on October 1. The Employment Standards Board reviews minimum wage annually and provides their recommendation to government. Media contact: Brooke Miller Department of Workforce, Advanced Learning and...
The Province of Prince Edward Island is dedicated to assisting students with the high cost of a post-secondary education. The George Coles Bursary (GCB) is a non-repayable bursary for Island students with post-secondary expenses like tuition, books, administrative fees, living...
Government invites the public to provide their input on new draft regulations under the Temporary Foreign Worker Protection Act. The Act includes a requirement for foreign national recruiters to be licenced. The proposed regulations contain added details about the licensing...
The Temporary Foreign Worker Protection Act of PEI has been passed but is not yet in force. The province will be phasing in the legislation over the next few months by starting with recruiter licencing, then followed by the employer registry.