Court Leave

Can I get unpaid leave to serve on a jury or court?

Employees can take unpaid leave if they must serve on a jury or the court says that they must appear as a witness.   An unpaid leave of absence must be granted to an employee as a result of being summoned or selected to serve on a jury or required to attend as a witness at a hearing, application or proceeding.

Who can I contact for more information?

Sherwood Business Centre
161 St. Peters Road, 2nd Floor 
PO Box 2000, Charlottetown, PE  C1A 7N8
Phone: 902-368-5550
Toll Free: 1-800-333-4362
Fax: 902-368-5476

This information is meant to serve as a guide only.  The reader is strongly advised to consult the Employment Standards Act to view the legislation.  Where any difference exists between this information and the Act, the Act will be considered correct.

Published date: 
June 6, 2024
Workforce, Advanced Learning and Population

General Inquiries

Department of Workforce, Advanced Learning and Population
5th Floor North, Shaw Building
105 Rochford Street
PO Box 2000
Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8

Phone: 902-368-4250
Fax: 902-368-4242

DeptWALP@gov.pe.ca