Every employer, under section 27 of the Employment Standards Act, must have a sexual harassment policy and communicate the policy to their employees. Below is a sample policy: Sexual Harassment Policy Statement ___________________________________________________ (NAME OF EMPLOYER...
The Temporary Foreign Worker Protection Act of PEI has been passed but is not yet in force. The province will be phasing in the legislation over the next few months by starting with recruiter licencing, then followed by the employer registry.
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...
Prince Edward Island will recognize Family Violence Prevention Week from May 15-21 and this year’s theme is Healing Communities. “Every Islander can play a part in preventing and responding to family violence, whether as a neighbour, friend, family member, or co-worker. Real...
A career spent working for social justice has brought Randell Duguid back home to Prince Edward Island. After 16 years gathering information and experience - Duguid worked with victims of sexualized violence in Vancouver’s lower east side and helped provide university education...
Applications are now open for Island residents and community groups seeking funding to support projects that promote diversity and inclusion within the province. The Gender, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Community Enhancement Program (GEDI) provides annual grants for...
Island students completing a medical residency can apply to stop paying their PEI provincial student loan. If approved, their balance will be set to “non-repayment” status until they complete their residency program. The federal portion of your student loan is not eligible for...
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...