Today, the Minister Responsible for the Status of Women, Darlene Compton announced in the House, the four organizations that will receive funding through the Violence Against Women Prevention Grants this year, for projects that will enhance awareness, education and action towards...
The public is invited to provide feedback on proposed regulations to support the Post-Secondary Institutions Sexual Violence Policies Act. The new Act will require post-secondary institutions to have sexual violence policies and resources available to prevent sexual violence...
Creating jobs for Islanders - As announced last fall, Prince Edward Island’s minimum wage will remain the highest in Atlantic Canada when it increases by 30 cents to $11.55 per hour on April 1, 2018. “Business confidence in Prince Edward Island is high, our economy is the fastest...
If you have not completed high school or have graduated without the marks or specific credits you need for a post-secondary program, you can enroll in adult upgrading. Through the Adult Learning Program you may: Enroll in the Canadian Adult Education Certificate (CAEC)...
The provincial government wants to hear from Islanders on the proposed replacement for the current Employment Standards Act. Background The replacement Act was developed following the completion of the Employment Standards Act Comprehensive Review. The Comprehensive Review Panel...
The following are exemptions to the standard work week provisions of the Employment Standards Act approved by the Employment Standards Board, pursuant to section 15 of the Act. 1. (A) Highway Construction / Maintenance The standard work week for employees engaged in the...
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...
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 remain the highest in Atlantic Canada when it increases by 70 cents to $12.25 per hour on April 1, 2019. “Our government is focused on helping Island families and supporting low-income workers by raising the minimum wage,” said Workforce...
Apprenticeship training combines on-the-job training with classroom training and results in a professional certification in a designated skilled trade. A summary of the training is detailed below and for more information visit: Apprenticeship Training What is the Apprenticeship...