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Bankruptcy and Employees (Wage Earner Protection Program)
The Wage Earner Protection Program (WEPP) was developed by the federal government to protect workers when employers become bankrupt or are subject to receivership. All inquiries regarding the WEPP should be addressed to the Federal Government through Service Canada toll free at 1...
Sunday Shopping
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...
About the Workers Compensation Appeal Tribunal
The role of the Workers Compensation Appeal Tribunal is to conduct hearings/appeals from interested parties, mostly injured workers and employers, who are dissatisfied with a decision of the internal reconsideration officer of the Workers Compensation Board, and any matter...
Workforce, Advanced Learning and Population Mandate Letter
Honourable Jenn Redmond Minister of Workforce, Advanced Learning and Population 5th Floor Shaw North PO Box 2000 Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8 Dear Minister Redmond, I am pleased to have you serve as the Minister of Workforce, Advance Learning and Population. On April 3, 2023, we...
The Governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island sign bilateral agreement to end gender-based violence
Living a life free from violence is a fundamental human right, but gender‑based violence (GBV) continues to be a significant barrier to achieving gender equality in Canada. It is one of the most pervasive, deadly, and deeply rooted human rights violations of our time that affects...