More workers in Prince Edward Island will get training support for in-demand jobs, thanks to additional funding support from the Government of Canada. Rodger Cuzner, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, and Member of Parliament...
Tips and gratuities are the property of the employee who earned them and no employer can require an employee to share a tip or gratuity with that employer. In addition, an employer can not pass on any administrative charges to an employee. An employer, however, can adopt a policy...
The province is launching a new emergency payment program for workers impacted by power outages caused by Hurricane Fiona who have not been eligible for other income support programs. The Emergency Income Payment for Remote and Impacted Workers is a one-time $500 payment for...
A dozen young Islanders have been named inaugural members of the Youth Futures Council. “Youth in this province have said they want to help make decisions on policies and services that affect their own lives,” said Workforce and Advanced Learning Minister Richard Brown. “The...
The Community Service Bursary program was created to assist students with their tuition for post-secondary education by volunteering in their community. Volunteering allows students to connect with their community and make it a better place. We are looking for non-profit...
This is an unpaid leave of absence from work, which continues as long as an employee cannot perform their work-duties because of a public emergency. This leave only applies when a government agency declares an emergency because of a weather emergency, natural disaster, public...
How much compassionate care leave can I take? An employee can take up to 28 weeks of unpaid leave to provide care and support to a member of the employee's family who has been diagnosed with a serious medical condition carrying with it a significant risk of death within 28 weeks...
Employers cannot seek pay history information from applicants A new section (5.8) has been added to the Employment Standards Act that provides that no employer may seek pay history information about an applicant. Applicant may still voluntarily and without prompting disclose pay...
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...
Employers on PEI can apply for wage support to create summer job opportunities for Island students. The Jobs for Youth Program supports non-profit organizations, municipalities, and public and private businesses with funding to create summer jobs for students aged 15-29 who plan...