To protect the rights and responsibilities of employers and employees, the PEI Labour Act sets out rules of conduct for labour relations. Breaking the law by violating these rules of conduct is often called an unfair labour practice. The Act gives the Labour Relations Board the...
Pay In general, an employee subject to the act must receive at least the minimum rate of hourly pay or equivalent. Contact the Branch at (902) 368-5550 for details on the current minimum wage rate. An employee must be paid either in lawful currency of Canada, by a cheque drawn...
Who is eligible for reservist leave? An employee who is also a member of the Canadian Forces Reserves in entitled to an unpaid period of absence if that employee: has been employed by the same civilian employer for at least three consecutive months; and is required to be absent...
Can I take unpaid family leave? An employee with six months of continuous service with the same employer, can take unpaid leaves of absence up to three days during a twelve-month period to meet immediate and extended family responsibilities. Immediate family member: spouse child...
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...
The Community Service Bursary Volunteer Hours Record allows registered organizations to submit hours on behalf of multiple volunteers.
Search for Employment Standards Board decisions from employer and employee appeals using the fields below. For a list of all decisions, leave all fields blank and press "Submit." Find more information about Employment Standards in PEI.
Islanders interested in short-term, seasonal employment with the Province of Prince Edward Island or community organizations can apply for seasonal jobs through an online application process. When seasonal jobs become available throughout the year, applications from the seasonal job database will be reviewed to identify qualified candidates for next steps in the hiring process. Jobs in forestry, highway maintenance, park maintenance, golf operations, and general labour are among the possibilities available for seasonal employment. If you wish to be considered for seasonal employment, complete...
Communities and organizations across the Island will hold events between May 13-19 to engage people in conversation about family violence prevention, spread awareness, pay tribute to victims, and share helpful tools and resources for victims and bystanders. These events include...
Strategies to develop a five year framework for Action by the Premier's Action Committee on Family Violence Prevention.