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...
There are two official languages in Canada: English and French. Studying and improving your language abilities will help you to settle in Prince Edward Island. In PEI, English remains the primary language spoken. While not officially a bilingual province, PEI is home to a vibrant...
You must begin to repay the federal portion of your student loan six months after the last date you attended school on a full-time basis. The first six months after your last day of full-time study is referred to as your “non-repayment period” or “grace period.” Where do I find...
The Directory of Labour Organizations, Trade Unions and Associations has been compiled with statistical information provided by the unions operating in Prince Edward Island. This Directory is published every two years by Labour and Industrial Relations. Should you see any errors...
Workers’ rights are protected under employment legislation in PEI. The Employment Standards Act, Youth Employment Act and other labour laws clarify the rights and obligations of employees and employers and set minimum standards to ensure individuals are treated fairly in the...
The Interministerial Women’s Secretariat wants Island women to know there is new booklet available with plenty of valuable information to help them learn about and better manage perimenopause and menopause. Perimenopause, Menopause, and You, is available online and will be...
The Labour & Industrial Relations Division is responsible for providing the policy and governmental support to several statutory entities:
Effective November 1, 2019, this leave provides up to three days of paid leave and an additional seven days of unpaid leave, in a twelve-month period, for employees to address the consequences of domestic violence, intimate partner violence or sexual violence. An employee can use...
Islanders are invited to provide input to the annual minimum wage review. Minimum wage on Prince Edward Island is currently $11.25 per hour, the highest in Atlantic Canada. The Employment Standards Board reviews the minimum wage rate each year; details on how to provide input are...