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Province receives final report on the comprehensive review of the Employment Standards Act
2023-11-16
Island workers and employers can expect clearer, and more inclusive language to provincial employment legislation. The, Employment Standards Act, Comprehensive Review Panel completed their review of the, Employment Standards Act, (ESA) and the, Youth Employment Act, , and have made 110...
Province appoints new members to the University of Prince Edward Island Board of Governors
2023-10-10
Five Island residents will bring their fresh perspectives and expertise to advancing post-secondary education on Prince Edward Island. Through Engage PEI , the following individuals will be joining the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) Board of Governors for a three-year term. Carolyn...
Two minimum wage increases expected in 2024
2023-10-04
Island workers will earn $16 per hour by fall 2024. The Province accepted the annual minimum wage recommendations of the Employment Standards Board . Minimum wage will increase twice next year from $15 to $15.40 per hour on April 1, 2024, and once again from $15.40 to $16 per hour on October 1,...
SkillsPEI client information involved in privacy breach
2023-07-10
The Province is informing clients of SkillsPEI that their personal information may have been part of a recent privacy breach. Due to human error, personal information belonging to over 5,600 SkillsPEI clients was inadvertently shared on June 13, 2023. Clients’ personal information that was...
Funding available to promote inclusive communities
2023-07-06
Island residents and community organizations can access funding to support grassroot initiatives that contribute to a more diverse and inclusive province. Through the Gender, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion (GEDI) and Community Enhancement Program , eligible applicants can receive financial support...
Employment Standards Board accepting feedback on minimum wage annual review
2023-06-08
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: Hazel Walsh-Scott Employment Standards Board PO Box 2000, 161 St Peters Road Charlottetown, PE C1A...
New free respite care training program available
2023-06-02
Canadian citizens and permanent residents in PEI can receive training to become a respite care professional at no cost through a new program. In partnership with Holland College, Your Life Design Inc. will be delivering the Respite Care Professional (RCP) program. The 10-week hybrid program is...
More employment opportunities available in rural PEI
2023-03-01
Businesses and not-for-profit organizations can increase economic development in rural areas of Prince Edward Island with support from a program offered by the Employment Development Agency. The Rural Enhancement Employment Program , previously known as the Rural Jobs Initiative, will continue to...
Funding for businesses helps extend tourism season
2023-01-19
A new funding program is available for tourism businesses to invest in ways that will help extend the tourism season on Prince Edward Island. The Tourism Seasonal Extension Program will provide a grant for tourism operators that meet the eligibility requirements. Funding will be given to operators...
Regulation changes to support workers
2022-12-06
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 to employees...