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Temporary Traffic Control Manual
The Traffic Control Manual outlines workplace safety measure, helps protect the safety of workers, motorists and bystanders at highway construction sites across Prince Edward Island.
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Employment Standards in PEI
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...
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Workplaces That Work: Creating a Workplace Culture that Attracts, Retains and Promotes Women
Workplaces That Work: Creating a Workplace Culture that Attracts, Retains and Promotes Women
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Review of Employment Standards Act is underway
A thorough review of the Employment Standards Act is underway to ensure it is current and meets the needs of Islanders across the province. A three-person panel was established to complete the review, they are: Chairperson – Andrew Thompson Employer Representative – Isabelle...
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Complete review of Employment Standards Act to benefit Island workforce and employers
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...
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Traffic Control Manual outlines workplace safety measures
A newly revised traffic control manual will help protect the safety of workers, motorists and bystanders at highway construction sites across Prince Edward Island, says Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy Minister Paula Biggar. “Our provincial government is making...
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Employment Standards Education/Information Sessions
How can I get more education and information on employment standards? You can access more information by contacting the employment standards staff. They can provide information to assist everyone in the workplace to better understand employer/employee rights and obligations under...
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Province receives final report on the comprehensive review of the Employment Standards Act
Island workers and employers can expect clearer, and more inclusive language to provincial employment legislation. The Employment Standards Act Comprehensive Review Panel completed their review of the Employment Standards Act (ESA) and the Youth Employment Act, and have made 110...
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Problematic Substance Use That Impacts the Workplace - A Step-by-Step Guide & Toolkit to Addressing it in Your Business/Organization
This toolkit was developed to assist workplaces in addressing problematic substance use.
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Changes to Employment Standards Act take effect
Family-friendly amendments to the Employment Standards Act passed during the 2018 fall legislative session will come into effect on Saturday, December 29, 2018. Changes to the act include: • Extended parental leave from 12 months to 18 months to align with the federal employment...