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Changes to Bereavement Leave Effective November 2021 Effective November 17, 2021, employees who experience a prenatal pregnancy loss or stillbirth are entitled to bereavement leave in the same manner as those who have lost an immediate family member...

If you plan to hire employees you must become familiar with your legislated rights and responsibilities as an employer. The Employment Standards Act, the Youth Employment Act as well as other labour legislation sets rules and requirements for...

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...

Guide to Employment Standards on PEI - English (1.2 mb) Guide relatif aux normes d'emploi(2111 kb) Guide to Employment Standards on PEI - Mandarin (1950 kb) What You Should Know About the PEI Employment Standards Act Poster - English (174 kb) What...

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...

Sections 5(1) to 5(3) of the Employment Standards Act, which mandates the board to review the minimum wage each year, reads as follows: 5. (1) The board, subject to the approval of the Lieutenant Governor in Council, shall by order (a) fix one...

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 _______________________________________...