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...
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...
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...
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...
The Province of Prince Edward Island is dedicated to assisting students to further their post-secondary education. The Debt Reduction Grant program provides graduates with assistance with their student loan repayment and encourages students to live and work in our island...
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...
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...
Sections 5(1) to 5(3) of the Employment Standards Act, which mandates the board to review the minimum wage each year, reads as follows: 5. (1) The board, subject to the approval of the Lieutenant Governor in Council, shall by order (a) fix one minimum wage for all employees; (b)...
The province announces eleven grant recipients – organizations working to help empower women and girls and create communities where all individuals have equal access to every opportunity, unbiased by gender. “Recognizing the valuable role that these organizations play in...