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...
Effective November 1, 2019, this leave provides up to three days of paid leave and an additional seven days of unpaid leave, in a twelve-month period, for employees to address the consequences of domestic violence, intimate partner violence or sexual violence. An employee can use...